Making Crafts With Handmade Paper

By Gail P. Hercher

Book Overview

The next best thing to buying or making handmade paper is creating beautiful things with it. Baskets, screens, mobiles, boxes, lanterns, shades, bowls, jewelry, and even sandals-learn all you need to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564967107
• ISBN13: 9781564967107
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Rockport Pub
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Crafting With Handmade Paper

Published 2000, by Rockport Publishers, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, www.rockpub.com I am a confirmed paper lover, and enjoy finding unique ideas for things to make using that medium. Some of the papers used in this book are not inexpensive, but usually can be substituted for with something already on hand. Less expensive options called for include cardboard, can labels, brown paper sacks, manila folders and magazines. The first project I made from the book took ten minutes, from the gathering of supplies (all five of them) to completion of the project - a simple stitched journal for sketches, photos, writings, etc. My eight year-old watched me make it, then made her own taking just a little more time than I did. There are instructions for 15 projects. Most of the techniques taught prompted ideas for additional projects. For instance, the Tibetan Prayer Book, a very simple, beautiful little stacked and tied booklet for prayers, could be used as a memory booklet, a collection of quotes, poems or pressed flowers, a miniature diary of special events, or for tiny sketches, etc. Learn to make cardboard flip flops - good for a couple of wearings and then display, lamp shades, window and wall hangings, party place settings, lanterns, a table, journals, invitations and envelopes (templates included), a small purse, a frame, and bowls and baskets. There are basic paper making instructions in the back of the book, and instructions for making an unbelievably simple deckle and mold required for paper making. All supplies needed are found at Wal-mart type stores if you don't have them on hand. The book contains photos of projects being done step-by-step as well as simple step-by-step instructions, and contains a list of supply resources in the back. Kids, also, can accomplish projects with a little help from parents or teachers which makes the book even more valuable to this homeschool mom.

Lots of unqiue & inspirational projects

I own tons of paper books and this now one of my very favorites. It has many unique and inspirational projects including several styles of invitations, books, baskets, furniture and decorative accents. The instructions are easy-to-follow and step-by-step and including photographic illustrations to guide you.My favorite project is the Chinese slippers made of cardboard. They can be worn once or twice or just used as decoration. I also liked the Egyptian style lampshade made of papyrus and the beautiful wall tiles that can be easily removed and replaced to suit your mood. If you love paper and don't quite know what to do with it, this makes a great gift for a friend or yourself.