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japanese paper making kit: Japanese Papermaking Timothy Barrett, 2005-05-13 Japanese Papermaking: Traditions, Tools & Techniques sheds light on every facet of this time-honored craft and offers complete instructions on how to duplicate its exquisite results in the West. Part 1, 'The Craft in Japan', draws on the author's experience learning to make paper in Japan and documents Japanese papermaking as it has been practiced for centuries. Part 2, 'The Craft in the West', provides step-by-step instructions for the two methods of Japanese papermaking. Every aspect of papermaking is explained in depth, including cultivation of paper mulberry in the West, weaving the flexible mold surface and evaluation of the finished paper. A chapter on variations answers many common questions asked about the process, covering watermarking, making laminations with leaves and other natural materials, using Western equipment in Japanese processes, and making paper for printmaking, book conservation and other specific uses. A substantial bibliography and glossary further supplement the text. |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Paper Crafting Michael G. LaFosse, Richard L. Alexander, Greg Mudarri, 2012-06-26 Make homemade Japanese paper and fold it into beautiful and decorative forms with this Japanese papercraft book. In Japanese Paper Crafting, world-renowned paper artist Michael G. LaFosse of the Origamido Studio teaches you all the essential techniques needed to make your own beautiful handmade washi paper at home. The book's clear and simple step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs show you not only how to create your own handmade paper using inexpensive and easy-to-find materials--but how to turn your handmade papers into exquisite paper craft objects. Readers will enjoy crafting 17 original LaFosse designs using their very own handmade washi papers! With Japanese Paper Crafting you can: Make your own traditional-style Japanese papers. Learn two traditional Japanese methods of papermaking, and try your hand at creating truly distinctive papers. Create 17 exquisite projects that feature your own handmade paper--or any other paper in your craft collection. This book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves scrapbooking, making handmade gift cards, origami and paper crafts in general. Making your own washi paper is the natural starting point for creating high-quality paper craft objects of any type. The fabulous projects in the book include: Notebooks Purses Wallets Gift Cards Desktop Accessories And many more… |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Paper Toys Kit Andrew Dewar, 2016-09-27 Make moveable origami projects with this great beginner-level origami kit! Origami Paper Toys Kit is a unique paper craft kit that brings together the of art paper folding and the fun of moveable toys. Amaze your friends as you watch your origami paper creations wiggle, walk, tumble, shuffle and spin right before your eyes! No need to learn origami folding, painting or cutting--just punch fold and enjoy! This easy origami kit contains: A full-colored 64-page booklet Clear step-by-step instruction and easy-to-follow diagrams 24 fun-to-do projects with 16 pre-cut cardstock characters 40 double-sided sheets of durable folding & construction papers 2 different paper sizes and many colors The step-by-step diagrams clearly show how an origami model is assembled as well as how it will move. Basic explanations of tools and techniques mean that the creative folder will soon be folding their own original karakuri origami creations! Origami projects include: Sumo Wrestlers Bobbing Bird Jumping Frog Lola the Ladybug And many more… |
japanese paper making kit: The Papermaker's Companion Helen Hiebert, 2000-01-01 This essential reference covers absolutely everything you need to know about papermaking, from the basics to advanced techniques such as shaped sheets, embossing, laminating, and watermarking. Also includes thorough step-by-step instructions for processing pulp, building papermaking equipment, and making paper-based projects like cards and lamp shades. |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Origami Kit for Kids Ebook Michael G. LaFosse, 2017-05-23 Kids will love to fold classic origami projects and learn about Japanese culture with this easy origami kit. Origami, the ancient Japanese method of folding paper into 3D objects, is an exciting way for kids to expand their knowledge of the world. Renowned origami author Michael G. LaFosse has designed these paper folding projects specifically to introduce kids to the joys of origami while also learning about Japanese culture. The simple, easy-to-follow origami book in this kit teaches kids how to make traditional Japanese Good-Luck Boxes, Lotus Blossoms, Koi Fish, Cranes and many other models while learning this traditional Japanese craft! The 12 projects range from simple to slightly challenging--perfect for all children of ages and skill levels from beginning to intermediate. The beautiful designs are simple to create and fun to play with or display. This origami for kids kit contains: 48-page, full-color book Clear step-by-step instructions 12 origami projects 72 double-sided origami papers in 12 different patterns and colors 20 practice dollar bills |
japanese paper making kit: Making Japanese Woodblock Prints Laura Boswell, 2019-11-08 Japanese woodblock printing is a beautiful art that traces its roots back to the eighth century. It uses a unique system of registration, cutting and printing. This practical book explains the process from design drawing to finished print, and then introduces more advanced printing and carving techniques, plus advice on editioning your prints and their aftercare, tool care and sharpening. Supported by nearly 200 colour photographs, this new book advises on how to develop your ideas, turning them into sketches and a finished design drawing, then how to break an image into the various blocks needed to make a print. It also explains how to use a tracing paper transfer method to take your design from drawing to woodblock and, finally, explains the traditional systems of registration, cutting and printing that define an authentic Japanese woodblock. |
japanese paper making kit: Easy Origami John Montroll, 1992-01-01 Includes illustrated instructions for origami projects that range from simple to challenging. |
japanese paper making kit: Traditional Japanese Origami Kit Nick Robinson, 2015-06-19 The Traditional Japanese Origami kit is designed for paper folding novices providing everything you need to create beautiful and original origami art. Carol Guzowski provides stunning papers that feature delicate patterns recalling the traditional designs used in Asian art and in Japanese kimono fabrics. A unique gift, this all-inclusive kit is a great value! Perfect to get you started in a lifetime hobby of origami folding. Includes: - 32 page full-color instruction book - 75 pieces of gorgeous, illustrated origami paper Enjoy the classic tradition of folding paper into beautiful and decorative creations. |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Paper Flowers Hiromi Yamazaki, 2019-03-26 Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous designs that can virtually pass for the real thing--except they will never wilt! The sculptural quality of these flowers is an amazing and creative way to add a touch of beauty to your home, or to create low-cost decorations for a wedding, a baby shower, or any other special event. All of the most popular blossoms are represented here, including: 5 different roses--these romantic flowers can be mixed and matched to create a natural looking bouquet Frilly carnations--full of intricate folds and textures, these popular flowers are just as much fun in paper form Colorful tulips--carry a piece of spring with you throughout the entire year Delicate cherry blossoms--enjoy the wonders of cherry blossom season in your own home 3 bold sunflowers--in slightly different shapes and sizes, these cheerful flowers create a sunny bouquet when grouped together Festive poinsettias--blooms that will look fresh throughout the entire holiday season And many more! Simple instructions, templates and colorful step-by-step photos show even novice paper crafters how to create each project, and how to gather them into incredible paper flower bouquets. There are instructions showing how the designs can be used in 18 amazing ways--for decorating, selling, gift giving and entertaining--including: Spectacular wreaths Decorative ornaments Customized photo frames Individualized bookmarks Perhaps best of all, there are instructions for exquisite wearable pieces, sure to draw appreciative comments and perfect as gifts for loved ones: A fashionable floral crown Cheerful brooches A statement corsage Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! With just some scissors, a few sheets of colorful tant origami paper, and a few drops of crafts glue--all of which can be found online and in paper stores--you can create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all! |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Origami Paper Pack Inc. Sterling Publishing Co., Union Square & Co, 2016-10-25 These beautiful Japanese papers will inspire you to create dozens of origami masterpieces. With instructions included for folding a crane and a masu box (a square box for measuring rice), you'll be hooked on this popular hobby in no time. In addition to more than 250 sheets of colorful papers in 16 traditional patterns, there are black-and-white patterned papers to color and fold. Book includes: - More than 250 sheets of beautiful origami paper in 16 traditional Japanese patterns - Basic folding instructions, hints, and illustrated instructions for folding a crane and a masu box |
japanese paper making kit: Build your own Japanese pagoda Alan Rose, 1982-10-01 |
japanese paper making kit: Origami Art Michael G. Lafosse, Richard L. Alexander, 2012-01-17 Fold advanced origami projects with this beautiful origami book. From the Origamido Studio, world-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander introduce a unique collection of origami paper craft projects. Origami Art features folding instructions for complex 3D origami models. These featured origami projects will amaze and astound paper folders with their intricate and lifelike qualities. Also featured in this origami book are articles on paper selection and preparation for each project, advanced techniques, such as wetfolding and compound origami plant design and construction. LaFosse and Alexander embrace every aspect of this fascinating art form and present it brilliantly for advanced paper folders and the artist in us all. While knowledge of some basic folds is needed, the clear, expert instructions allow readers to learn origami at a very high level, without requiring a great deal of previous origami knowledge or experience. This origami book contains: 144 pages of full-color Advanced origami folding techniques and tips Clear, step-by-step instructions 15 signature origami projects If you're eager to dive into a premium collection of challenging origami designs, then this exciting paper folding guide is for you! LaFosse's expert instructions will step you through the creation of origami masterpieces that are beautiful to behold and make wonderful gifts. Origami art projects include: American Alligator Pond Turtles Monk Seal Malaysian Birdwing Butterfly Munich Orchid And much more… |
japanese paper making kit: Origami for Kids Mila Bertinetti Montevecchi, 2019 Features 20 step-by-step projects and 100 sheets of origami paper for hours of folding fun for children. Fold lines are printed on the origami paper, and each project includes a link to a video tutorial-- |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Origami for Beginners Kit Ebook Vanda Battaglia, Francesco Decio, 2015-09-29 Make simple and fun paper craft models with this easy origami book and paper kit. The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, where it is steeped in traditional values. The 20 models presented in this kit include many with strong symbolic meanings, such as the carp, the frog and the crane, which symbolize longevity, good luck and perseverance. Also included in this kit are paper models which have practical uses, such as a bag in which to store spices or powdered medications, the masu box for containing small gifts, and uniquely shaped notes with elaborate closures. The more playful side of origami is represented as well: the stylized sumo wrestler with realistic moves has entertained Japanese children for centuries, and the paper Samurai hat is fun to play with. This origami kit contains: A full color, 96 page book Step-by-step folding instructions 20 classic origami projects 100 minutes of online streamable or downloadable video tutorials Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity. Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques, so Japanese Origami for Beginners Kit is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities. Although this book is aimed at origami beginners, it contains projects suitable for origami fans of all ages and abilities and is the perfect book for all those who enjoy making things with their hands. |
japanese paper making kit: How to Sew - Sashiko David & Charles Editors, 2010-11-18 Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. This little book describes everything you need to begin stitching. |
japanese paper making kit: Krazy Karakuri Origami Andrew Dewar, 2014-11-04 Make moveable origami projects with this great beginner level origami ebook! Karakuri are traditional Japanese mechanized puppets originally made from the 17th to 19th century. The word karakuri means mechanism or trick. Krazy Karakuri Origami is a unique paper craft that brings together the of art paper folding and the fun of karakuri. Amaze your friends as you watch your origami paper creations wiggle, walk, tumble, shuffle and spin right before your eyes! Renowned origami artist and teacher, Andrew Dewar has designed these origami for kids projects to be simple enough to be completed quickly and easily. No need to learn origami folding, painting or cutting—just punch fold and enjoy! This easy origami ebook contains: A full-colored 64-page booklet Clear step-by-step instruction and easy-to-follow diagrams 24 fun-to-do projects with 16 pre-cut cardstock Karakuri characters Krazy Karakuri Origami is a great value and is packed with hours of entertainment suited for all ages. The step-by-step diagrams clearly show how an origami model is assembled as well as how it will move. Basic explanations of tools and techniques mean that the creative folder will soon be folding their own original karakuri origami creations! Origami projects include: Sumo Wrestlers Bobbing Bird Jumping Frog Lola the Ladybug And many more… |
japanese paper making kit: Origamido Michael G. LaFosse, 2000 This book showcases the finest examples of origami art from around the world. Several diagrams are included that reveal the secrets behind some of the masters' most famous pieces. |
japanese paper making kit: Kites Scott Skinner, Tal Streeter, 1997 Briefly looks at the history of Japanese kites, describes the development of local designs, and shows a variety of Japanese kite styles |
japanese paper making kit: Paper Automata Rob Ives, 1998-01-07 Patterns and instructions for creating four models. |
japanese paper making kit: The Super Cute Book of Kawaii Marceline Smith, 2019-07-04 Live a bright, fun, rainbow-filled life with Kawaii! The Japanese word Kawaii means lovable or adorable. Welcoming a little kawaii into your life is like opening the window and letting a sparkling sunbeam in. Whenever you feel a little low turn to this squishy, padded-covered book. Find fun ideas to: make a cosy kawaii home; playful, confidence boosting styling and beauty tips; and recipes that will make your smile. This book includes 10 easy how-to projects to bring kawaii into your life. Here, you'll also find a host of very special kawaii mascots that will always be ready to give you a hug when you need one: The Octonauts, Smiling Bear, Hello Kitty, Gudetama, Molang, Ricemonsters, Miffy the Rabbit, the Moomins, Donutella, Unicorno, Moofia and Pusheen. Escape into the magical world of kawaii... |
japanese paper making kit: A Hand Papermaker's Sourcebook Sophie Dawson, Silvie Turner, 1995 Papermaking by hand is carried on professionally by only a small number of dedicated papermakers around the world. Yet the craft of papermaking attracts interest from many areas - bookmakers, calligraphers, artists, teachers, sculptors, and printers. The problem has always been where to buy supplies and machinery. Here, at last, is a book that lists sources of equipment and products worldwide for the hand papermaker. It addresses professionals and amateurs alike, listing sources of supply for all types of fibers, pulps, stampers, beaters, moulds and deckles, vats, felts and presses, dyes and pigments. It also lists papermaking kits, Japanese and oriental supplies, vacuum systems, pulp sprayers, paper information resources, workshops, magazines, and videos. (7 3/4 X 10, 112 pages, b&w photos, illustrations, diagrams) |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Origami Mari Ono, 2019-09-10 Create 10 beautiful origami models with this Japanese Origami pack, which includes a 64-page book, plus 250 sheets of origami paper. The 64-page instruction book guides you step by step through each project, including a crane, water lily, rabbit, decorative spheres, and more. Best of all, also included are 250 sheets of traditional origami paper to get you folding stunning creations straight away. All the basic folding techniques are also covered, so you will be able to create hundreds of models. |
japanese paper making kit: Boro & Sashiko, Harmonious Imperfection Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, Jason Mullett-Bowlsby, 2020-12-25 Fall in love with boro & sashiko stitching 30+ authentic stitch patterns, 9 projects. Combine hand stitches to create dramatic, unique designs and learn to embrace imperfection, admiring the utilitarian beauty of every stitch. “Shibaguyz” Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby invite you to try your hand at boro, the traditional Japanese art of mending and quilting, and more than 30 authentic sashiko designs. Stitching lessons are true to tradition, inspired by historical works by Japanese masters. This guide in sashiko and boro includes patterns, stitch how-tos, and needle-threading and knotting tips. Put your handwork to good use with 9 contemporary projects like a sashiko sampler wallhanging, reversible knot bag, or a kimono-inspired jacket! With step-by-step instructions, even beginners can embrace the art of visible mending. Hand sew 30+ authentic sashiko patterns with best-selling authors the Shibaguyz Recreate the traditional art of boro (mending textiles) with 9 useful projects from jackets and bags to home decor Read stitch charts, mark fabrics, and thread your needle with tips from the pros |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Fabric Flowers Sylvie Blondeau, 2015-12-21 The Japanese word 'kanzashi' originally referred to decorative pins as part of the traditional female hairstyles. These pins were often works of art in themselves, holding in place elaborate floral arrangements made with natural or silk flowers. Today, kanzashi encompasses flowers made from regular fabrics. Sylvie Blondeau shows you how to make 65 of these simply stunning designs. The projects are so easy and fun to make that you will soon be making them for every occasion. Perfect as accessories on clothing, jewellery, home decorations or table adornments for special occasions. |
japanese paper making kit: Washi Tape Crafts Amy Anderson, 2015-10-20 It’s the definitive washi tape craft book for adults. Washi tape—the Japanese decorative paper tape that’s easy to tear, peel, stick and re-stick—is transformative, fun, and remarkably easy to use. It’s also never been hotter. Packed full of amazing projects and ideas, it’s the book and tape kit that shows all the ways to be creative with washi tape. The book includes techniques: precision tearing, wrapping, and weaving. How to make bows, rosettes, and other shapes. How to seal and weatherproof designs to make them permanent. And 110 projects, with color photographs and step-by-step instructions, from custom photo frames to one-of-a-kind gifts. The possibilities are endless. |
japanese paper making kit: Origami Paper 500 Sheets Japanese Washi Patterns 6 (15 Cm) Tuttle Studio, 2020-04-07 This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and traditional Japanese Washi Patterns. These paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the papers. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 6 easy origami projects |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Kimekomi Barbara B. Suess, Kathleen M. Hewitt, 2022-10-07 Adopt a New Old Craft That Is Fun and Beautiful!The fun and easy Japanese craft of Kimekomi (pronounced kee-may-ko-mee)-the making of decorative fabric balls-dates back to the early 1700s with the making of cloth-covered wooden dolls. Today it has evolved into the artful covering of balls with cloth and ribbon and cord. In Japanese Kimekomi: Fast, Fun, and Fabulous Fabric Handballs authors Barbara Suess and Kathleen Hewitt have collected 16 colorful designs that are fun and easy to make. The book includes step-by-step drawings and color photos, full-size cutting templates, and easy-to-follow directions. The art requires no sewing skills, just some fabric, styrofoam balls, and a couple of hours. Begin with making simple but beautiful handballs and progress with the authors to creating new, unique designs. Nothing could be more charming as a gift, Christmas or Easter ornament, or party tokens. |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Home Cooking Sonoko Sakai, 2019-11-19 “A beautifully photographed . . . introduction to Japanese cuisine.” —New York Times “A treasure trove for . . . Japanese recipes.” —Epicurious “Heartfelt, poetic.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Expand a home chef’s borders” with this “essential guide to Japanese home cooking” featuring 100+ recipes—for seasoned cooks and beginners who crave authentic Japanese food (Martha Stewart Living). Using high-quality, seasonal ingredients in simple preparations, Sonoko Sakai offers recipes with a gentle voice and a passion for authentic Japanese cooking. Beginning with the pantry, the flavors of this cuisine are explored alongside fundamental recipes, such as dashi and pickles, and traditional techniques, like making noodles and properly cooking rice. Use these building blocks to cook an abundance of everyday recipes with dishes like Grilled Onigiri (rice balls) and Japanese Chicken Curry. From there, the book expands into an exploration of dishes organized by breakfast; vegetables and grains; meat; fish; noodles, dumplings, and savory pancakes; and sweets and beverages. With classic dishes like Kenchin-jiru (Hearty Vegetable Soup with Sobagaki Buckwheat Dumplings), Temaki Zushi (Sushi Hand Rolls), and Oden (Vegetable, Seafood, and Meat Hot Pot) to more inventive dishes like Mochi Waffles with Tatsuta (Fried Chicken) and Maple Yuzu Kosho, First Garden Soba Salad with Lemon-White Miso Vinaigrette, and Amazake (Fermented Rice Drink) Ice Pops with Pickled Cherry Blossoms this is a rich guide to Japanese home cooking. Featuring stunning photographs by Rick Poon, the book also includes stories of food purveyors in California and Japan. This is a generous and authoritative book that will appeal to home cooks of all levels. |
japanese paper making kit: Origami Activities for Kids Michael G. LaFosse, 2018-10-02 Turn sheets of paper into exciting 3D flowers, animals and accessories--no previous origami experience necessary! Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great craft activity--it's an exciting way to expand your imagination. Children will have many hours of fun folding the easy origami projects in this book and learning about the surprising art of paper folding. This origami book for kids has been revised and reformatted; geared specifically to 8-12 year olds, it is an introduction to Japanese culture and crafts. With full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and 8 sheets of downloadable origami paper, beginning folders can master the straightforward designs. The 19 origami projects include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And many more… Learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares into three-dimensional objects is not only fun, but helps develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging a child's whole brain. Each paper model explores an important aspects of Asian culture--creating an appreciation and awareness of cultural differences in children. |
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japanese paper making kit: On Paper Nicholas A. Basbanes, 2014-07-01 A Best Book of the Year: Mother Jones • Bloomberg News • National Post • Kirkus In these pages, Nicholas Basbanes—the consummate bibliophile’s bibliophile—shows how paper has been civilization’s constant companion. It preserves our history and gives record to our very finest literary, cultural, and scientific accomplishments. Since its invention in China nearly two millennia ago, the technology of paper has spread throughout the inhabited world. With deep knowledge and care, Basbanes traces paper’s trail from the earliest handmade sheets to the modern-day mills. Paper, yoked to politics, has played a crucial role in the unfolding of landmark events, from the American Revolution to Daniel Ellsberg’s Pentagon Papers to the aftermath of 9/11. Without paper, modern hygienic practice would be unimaginable; as currency, people will do almost anything to possess it; and, as a tool of expression, it is inextricable from human culture. Lavishly researched, compellingly written, this masterful guide illuminates paper’s endless possibilities. |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Crafts Japan Craft Forum, 2001 The Japan Craft Forum - an association of traditional craftsmen and womenhich maintains and promotes irreplaceable skills and techniques - presentsn illustrated volume of Japan's traditional crafts. The chapters cover suchopics as: ceramics; textiles; woodcraft; bamboo; and lacquer ware. Aibliography of books in English, a bilingual glossary and crafts index, and bilingual index of craft museums and centres in Japan are also included. |
japanese paper making kit: Super Cute Origami Kit Yuki Martin, 2019-01-22 **Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Bronze Medal** Kids of all ages will love this super cute collection of easy origami crafts that can be customized in endless ways. Follow chibi manga mascots Kami Kami and Orihime as they show you how to fold up the models, and then how to personalize them in thousands of ways. The possibilities are limitless! Packed with accessories that you can use to create unique, embellished models, this origami kit includes: 48 sheets of colorful origami paper Over 35 sticker accessories 100 stick-on pearls in assorted colors 150 glittering sequins 50 assorted stick-on rhinestones Lace Washi tape A full-color book with folding instructions and tips for decorating the models Surprise your friends with your creativity! Create adorable kawaii figures and learn fascinating facts about the countries and cultures that have inspired the designs. Origami projects in this kit include: A Cupcake: Cute, sweet, and almost good enough to eat--and why not add some more stick-on pearls as the icing on the cake? A Crown: Dazzle your subjects with a rhinestone-encrusted wearable tiara A Daruma Doll: Fold up this lucky Japanese character and make a wish as you color in one eye. Color the other eye when your wish is granted! Maneki Neko: The Japanese waving cat who summons good fortune. Fold and decorate a personalized kitty for each of your friends! Matryoshka Dolls: The famously adorable Russian nesting dolls And many more fascinating projects! Perfect for parties or as a gift, kids can have hours of fun doing something physical away from a screen! |
japanese paper making kit: Folding Paper Meher McArthur, Robert J. Lang, 2013-08-06 This beautiful origami art book is a collection of the best contemporary pieces from some of the worlds most renowned papercraft artists. Thanks to pioneering masters such as Dr. Robert J. Lang, origami has transcended its humble roots as a traditional Japanese papercraft to take its place among the global fine arts. In Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami, Dr. Lang and Asian art curator Meher McArthur chronicle origami's remarkable evolution and showcases the widespread applications of paper folding solutions in the fields of contemporary mathematics, engineering, design, and the international peace movement. Based around a groundbreaking museum show by the same name, Folding Paper features the work of more than forty leading origami artists from around the world. It traces the development of paper folding in both the East and the West, recognizing the global influences on this international art form. Now in the early twenty-first century, origami is a sophisticated fine art form consisting of many different styles, from representational to geometric, abstract, and even conceptual. It has become a symbol of peace, an inspiration for engineers, and a conduit for scientific advancement. Featured origami artists include: Brian Chan Erik Joisel Erik and Martin Demaine Tomoko Fuse Daniel Kwan Michael LaFosse Jeannine Moseley Akira Yoshizawa Combining Dr. Lang's and McArthur's illuminating narrative history with lavish color photographs of more than sixty breathtaking works—from Joel Cooper's haunting Cyrus mask to Linda Tomoko Mihara's delicate Crane Cube to Eric Joisel's lifelike Pangolin model—Folding Paper is an enthralling introduction to the contemporary art of paper folding. |
japanese paper making kit: Origami Butterflies Mini Kit Ebook Michael G. LaFosse, Richard L. Alexander, 2013-08-06 Fold beautiful paper butterflies with this easy origami kit. Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami Butterflies Mini Kit, presents six exclusive, all-new butterfly designs specifically created with the paper crafts novice in mind. It contains everything you need to create your own unique collection. This origami book contains: 32 page, full color book 6 original designs Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and pictures Downloadable or streamable instructional video These elegant forms--each created from a single square sheet of paper without cutting or glue--showcase the versatility of the origami folding system. All are deceptively simple, yet provide a solid foundation for creative flights of fancy in the hands of an experienced folder. Clear step-by-step instructions show you how to make literally hundreds of different variations by making small adjustments to a few key paper folds! Whether dry-folded from recycled candy wrappers or wet-folded from expensive handmade papers, these designs exemplify the best aspects of the paper folder's art today. |
japanese paper making kit: Paper Illuminated Helen Hiebert, 2001 Presents step-by-step instructions on creating craft projects and home decorations using illuminated paper, including how to make lamp shades and room divider screens, and provides tips on illumiated papermaking techniques. |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Washi Gift Wrapping Papers - 12 Sheets Tuttle Publishing, 2020-06-02 These fine-quality tear-out sheets feature 12 prints inspired by Japanese Washi paper designs--a type of traditional handmade paper. In Japanese, wa means 'Japanese' and shi means 'paper.' Having been made for 1400 years, the craft of making washi paper is a registered UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion--whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or just because. An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs, giving you a better idea of their origin. Some wrapping ideas are also provided for inspiration to maximize your creativity. This book includes: 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) tear-out paper 12 unique patterns Perforations so the papers are easy to tear out Wrapping tips & tricks The tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world--it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient. |
japanese paper making kit: Occult Hunting and Supernatural Play in Japan Laura Miller, 2024-08-31 In Japan today, women are the primary drivers of religious re-enchantment, and they are exerting pressure on shrines, temples, and media industries to accommodate their interests and aesthetic tastes. Employing a semantically broad meaning of “occult” to include the mysterious or supernatural, Laura Miller examines how it manifests to offer avenues of self-exploration and spiritual capital that fundamentally appeal to women. Female seekers have had a major impact on the fashioning and marketing of spiritual sites, texts, and objects, often through encoding the kawaii, or cute, aesthetic. Miller makes the case that the gendered nature of occult hunting has been neglected in research and that greater attention to gendered perspectives reveals significant facets of sociality and recreation. Written from an interdisciplinary cultural studies perspective, Occult Hunting and Supernatural Play in Japan interlaces history, art, literature, religion, media studies, and anthropology to explore ubiquitous yet understudied activities such as having one’s fortune told; visiting “powerspots,” locations thought to hold exceptional supernatural energy; and playing with new types of tarot decks. Book chapters also focus on material religion, including objects like good luck amulets and votive plaques, Taoist paper talismans, pilgrim stamps, and ancient curved beads called magatama. Tracing their histories and transformations, Miller insists that these forms of visual and material religion and their related activities are neither trivial nor simply commercial gambits. Rather, they provide insights into the realms of creative exploration, pleasure, and spiritual development in the lives of girls and young women. |
japanese paper making kit: Suminagashi Anne Chambers, 1991 |
japanese paper making kit: Japanese Papermaking Timothy Barrett, Winifred Lutz, 1983 This most comprehensive book on the subject sheds light on every facet of a time-honored craft and offers complete instructions on how to duplicate its exquisite results in the West. Part 1, The Craft in Japan, draws on the author's experience learning to make paper in Japan and documents Japanese papermaking as it has been practiced for centuries. Part 2, The Craft in the West, gives step-by-step instructions for the two methods of Japanese papermaking. Every aspect of papermaking is explained in depth, including cultivation of paper mulberry in the West, weaving the flexible mold surface (su), and evaluation of the finished paper. A chapter on variations answers many common question asked about the process, covering watermarking, making laminations with leaves and other natural materials, using Western equipment in Japanese processes, and making paper for printmaking, book conservation, and other specific uses. A substantial bibliography and glossary further supplement the text--amazon.com. |
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The Japanese hiragana and katakana syllabaries can mostly be described as phonetic. But there are two exceptions, the two pairs of syllables modified to be voiced with the dakuten diacritic …
A Fast, Efficient, and Fun Guide to Learning Japanese for All
Jan 22, 2021 · If you're studying japanese for a reason, then there's no reason not to do the thing that made you interested in japanese :) btw my favorite part about the discord is the monthly …
What do ー, - and 」 mean? - Japanese Language Stack Exchange
Mar 16, 2018 · Note that when you write text vertically (as is traditional in Japanese), the vowel lengthening symbol is also written vertically (|). You can find more about these symbols in …
What exactly is this - Japanese Language Stack Exchange
Aug 21, 2012 · (The Japanese term for Reference is 参照 sanshou and when there is a source listed it can simply be translated "See" or "Source.") The komejirushi is also used to preface a …
Which name does the -san go behind surname or given name?
Jul 3, 2019 · [OK, Maybe for non-Japanese Asians], but [having chosen a such an informal structure as using "san"] for non-Asians one would probably just use the one that easier to …
r/AsianBootyShaking - Reddit
May 28, 2024 · r/AsianBootyShaking: A community devoted to seeing Asian women's asses twerk, shake, bounce, wobble, jiggle, or otherwise gyrate.
word choice - Japanese Language Stack Exchange
Japanese people are called manners important virtue . It expresses in words . i think you knows, two expressions of differences to the through next view ==== VIEW ==== WHEN USING …
Usage of ~じゃん (~じゃない) - Japanese Language Stack …
Post-merge update: there is no strong distinction between the use of 'じゃん' after verbs or adjectives (very possibly because the whole 'verb'/'adjective' dichotomy isn't as clean in …
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I made a master list of all free Japanese resources online
Wow! That's a lot! Thank you very much for compiling it! I would add only two things: Lingodeer (an app, it's like duolingo for Japanese, only better) and J-CAT (free test you can take to check …
What are the differences between じ and ぢ, and ず and づ?
The Japanese hiragana and katakana syllabaries can mostly be described as phonetic. But there are two exceptions, the two pairs of syllables modified to be voiced with the dakuten diacritic …
A Fast, Efficient, and Fun Guide to Learning Japanese for All
Jan 22, 2021 · If you're studying japanese for a reason, then there's no reason not to do the thing that made you interested in japanese :) btw my favorite part about the discord is the monthly …
What do ー, - and 」 mean? - Japanese Language Stack Exchange
Mar 16, 2018 · Note that when you write text vertically (as is traditional in Japanese), the vowel lengthening symbol is also written vertically (|). You can find more about these symbols in …
What exactly is this - Japanese Language Stack Exchange
Aug 21, 2012 · (The Japanese term for Reference is 参照 sanshou and when there is a source listed it can simply be translated "See" or "Source.") The komejirushi is also used to preface a …
Which name does the -san go behind surname or given name?
Jul 3, 2019 · [OK, Maybe for non-Japanese Asians], but [having chosen a such an informal structure as using "san"] for non-Asians one would probably just use the one that easier to …
r/AsianBootyShaking - Reddit
May 28, 2024 · r/AsianBootyShaking: A community devoted to seeing Asian women's asses twerk, shake, bounce, wobble, jiggle, or otherwise gyrate.
word choice - Japanese Language Stack Exchange
Japanese people are called manners important virtue . It expresses in words . i think you knows, two expressions of differences to the through next view ==== VIEW ==== WHEN USING …
Usage of ~じゃん (~じゃない) - Japanese Language Stack …
Post-merge update: there is no strong distinction between the use of 'じゃん' after verbs or adjectives (very possibly because the whole 'verb'/'adjective' dichotomy isn't as clean in …