Paper yarn projects

Hand Spun Newspaper Yarn: I love to experiment and I am totally obsessed with up-cycling, so spinning newspaper into yarn just seemed like such a great idea. Making paper yarn is not a new invention, a traditional Japanese paper textile called shifu (cloth woven with paper t…

Welcome to the fun and fascinating world of Momigami! What is that you ask? Momigami is the Japanese word for “kneaded paper.” At its core, Momigami transforms ordinary paper into a fabric-like material. The process is quite simple. What is Momigami? The ancient Japanese technique uses Konnyaku (koh-nee-yah-koo) Starch. The starch mixture is painted on one...Read the Post

Introduction: Now that I’m back home I have time to make more proper posts with photos of my 2 ½ weeks in Japan. We were extremely busy and went to a lot of interesting places. We visited an artist…

Bag is one of the most useful and ordinarily used accessory that has no alternative. This is a very trendy and popular piece that you find in the bags sort.

I just ran across this.Shifu, Japanese paper yarn, and koyori, Japanese paper cord . And maybe for pole beans?

Amazon.com: Japanese Paper Yarn: Using Washi and Kami-ito to Knit, Crochet, Weave, and More: 9780764368301: Stanton, Andra F., McArthur, Meher: Books

Aren't these cute? Here's a tutorial to make your own newspaper yarn or visit Etsy to buy some already made! Aren't they cute? I saw them at the Emerson Spa and Resort in the Catskills. Buy Newspaper Yarn!: This post contains affiliate links.

Use paper mache paste to create a yarn bowl.

Surprisingly Elegant Handmade Paper Designs by Paperuli