The Art of Paper Weaving: 46 Colorful, Dimensional Projects--Includes Full-Size Templates Inside & Online Plus Practice Paper for One Project

by Anna Schepper, Lene Schepper

Overview

Forty six exciting paper weaving projects to try-perfect for every crafter, whether you're an experienced paper crafter or just starting out!

A time-honored craft that arose from traditional Danish and German techniques for creating woven paper designs, today's paper weaving offers modern paper artists and crafters tons of fresh, new, and amazing creative possibilities. Written by paper artists Anna and Lene Schepper, creators of the blog PaperMatrix, The Art of Paper Weaving shows readers how to get started with paper, tools, and essential techniques, then presents a range of beautiful, colorful, and deceptively intricate two- and three- dimensional projects, from cones to stars to spheres, boxes, and beyond, in six gorgeous, inspiring themes: Love and Friendship, Celebrations, Magic Circus, Tivoli Gardens, Exotic Palace, Nature's Inspirations, and Advanced Designs. The book also includes full-size templates that can be easily photocopied. The Art of Paper Weaving gives you the techniques you need to master the craft, incredible projects to try, and the inspiration you need to create something truly unique.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631590399
Publisher:	Quarry Books
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Anna and Lene Schepper are the mother/daughter duo behind PaperMatrix (http://papermatrix.wordpress.com/), a blog dedicated to exploring and expanding the traditional art of paper weaving and braiding. Their work has been featured on DesignSponge, HowAboutOrange, AllThingsPaper, and other popular crafting and home decorating websites. Anna and Lene are also the authors of paper weaving books published in Danish and German, and some of their stunning sphere designs have been licensed by a Japanese paper company. Lene, a chemical engineer with a Ph.D. in crystallography, has been experimenting with paper weaving since childhood, eventually sharing her love of the craft with her daughter Anna, an architect with a degree from the Architectural Association in London, one of the most prominent architecture schools in the world.

Anna and Lene Schepper are the mother/daughter duo behind PaperMatrix (http://papermatrix.wordpress.com/), a blog dedicated to exploring and expanding the traditional art of paper weaving and braiding. Their work has been featured on DesignSponge, HowAboutOrange, AllThingsPaper, and other popular crafting and home decorating websites. Anna and Lene are also the authors of paper weaving books published in Danish and German, and some of their stunning sphere designs have been licensed by a Japanese paper company. Lene, a chemical engineer with a Ph.D. in crystallography, has been experimenting with paper weaving since childhood, eventually sharing her love of the craft with her daughter Anna, an architect with a degree from the Architectural Association in London, one of the most prominent architecture schools in the world.