Holiday Paper Crafts from Japan

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Robertta A. Uhl. Holiday Paper Crafts from Japan

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The Chinese invented paper dating back to ancient times. Handmade paper from Japan is traditionally dated as beginning in the eighth century. Since that early date Japan’s Washi paper has become the material of the craftsman, the painter, and the calligrapher.

My Washi craft journey that began more than twenty years ago has reached another exciting high point, allowing me to share and connect with you through my second Washi book, Holiday Paper Crafts from Japan. The amazing part of this incredible craft adventure is that it remains uniquely new, fresh, and exciting. The Western world has just begun to touch the edges of the Washi craft explosion. Fresh experiences will only increase as the craft spreads across America and the rest of the English-speaking world. As Washi paper becomes readily available and people are introduced to the craft, it has the potential to weave its way into everyone’s heart through schools, craft classes, craft stores carrying the products, and internet websites for ordering, just to name the most obvious opportunities. Elegant, beautiful, and functional, Washi paper crafts can add a distinctive touch to any event, occasion, season, or holiday need. I continue to marvel that many of the craft materials in my books are common recyclable household items (paper towel or toilet paper tube, cardboard, milk carton—the list goes on and on). Add the Washi paper and one may create an extremely beautiful objet d’art using simple throwaway items.

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• Small sharp scissors

• Paper clips

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