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INTRODUCTION

Paper is my favorite art material, and some of my most favorite paper, called washi, was developed in Japan. This book is for people who also love washi and other high-quality handmade papers. At Origamido Studio we have been making paper, teaching others how to make paper by hand, and making art from fine papers for over ten years. Our students, customers, and visitors also fall in love with handmade papers, but in the beginning they seem puzzled about what they could do with it. Some even lament an addiction to fine papers—“I have stacks of wonderful, handmade papers from my travels, but I never seem to use any of it!”

This book is for paper crafters, artists, book binders, interior designers, and especially those who are interested in making their own, fine papers for arts and crafts. Beginning students at our hand papermaking classes often think they could never make their own paper. Do we expect everybody that buys this book to make their own washi-like paper? Of course not, but if so inclined, those who choose to do so will find this book an invaluable help, and all of you will be armed with more product information as you shop the paper stores.

This book is for all of you! We will show you how to enjoy your collection of washi by properly preparing it by dyeing, stiffening, and building composites. Many of the projects involve folding, others use tearing, and in some the papers are shaped and formed after moistening. In any event, the washi eventually becomes a cherished gift to a friend or loved one, or something wonderful you can enjoy in your own home or at work.