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Book Japanese Papermaking

Download or read book Japanese Papermaking written by Timothy Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds light on every facet of this time-honored craft and offers complete instruction s on how to duplicate its exquisite results in the West.

Book Japanese Paper Crafting

Download or read book Japanese Paper Crafting written by Michael G. LaFosse and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 to 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…

Book Washi

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nancy Broadbent Casserley
  • Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 9781842464861
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Washi written by Nancy Broadbent Casserley and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washi, or Japanese handmade paper, has long held a central role in Japanese culture. The rich history and striking diversity of washi are explored in this extensively-illustrated book through images and discussion of two washi collections.

Book Washi  the World of Japanese Paper

Download or read book Washi the World of Japanese Paper written by Sukey Hughes and published by Tokyo ; New York : Kodansha International. This book was released on 1978 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Japanese Paper making

Download or read book Japanese Paper making written by Kiyofusa Narita and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Rice paper Ceiling

Download or read book The Rice paper Ceiling written by Rochelle Kopp and published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day, 700,000 Americans working in Japanese companies confront the rice-paper ceiling. International business consultant Rochelle Kopp exposes this invisible obstacle to advancement at Japanese corporations, how it operates, and what you can do to break through it to improve your workplace relationships and career prospects. Along the way she details case studies that reveal the profound differences between Japanese and American work styles and cultures. If you work for a Japanese company, or plan to, you need this book. A revealing, readable account of American-Japanese interactions in the workplace.-Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School Rochelle Kopp is a Yale graduate with an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. She is Managing Principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting in Chicago.

Book Japanese Papermaking

Download or read book Japanese Papermaking written by Timothy Barrett and published by Weatherhill, Incorporated. This book was released on 1983 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Book The Art of Japanese Paper

Download or read book The Art of Japanese Paper written by Dominique Buisson and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the Japanese, paper is far more than the material medium used by Westerners. For them, its purity symbolises the religious offering, and respect for gods and men. Cut out or folded, it extends the code of speech and gesture. Paper also plays a purely utilitarian role, in the form of lanterns, parasols, fans, wrapping paper, or playthings such kites, dolls and origami.

Book The Art of Making Paper  Pa p yor

Download or read book The Art of Making Paper Pa p yor written by Rensselaer W. Daniels and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Rupert Garcia

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rupert Garcia
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2011
  • ISBN : 9780979916489
  • Pages : 100 pages

Download or read book Rupert Garcia written by Rupert Garcia and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructional guide to making Japanese paper - Washi

Book Washi Transformed

    Book Details:
  • Author : Marschall MCARTHUR
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-05-10
  • ISBN : 9781785513282
  • Pages : 96 pages

Download or read book Washi Transformed written by Marschall MCARTHUR and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * The first book to explore washi as a medium for contemporary art* The book reveals the contemporary possibilities - as well as the time-honored essence - of a cultural tradition that has been deeply connected with art and life in Japan for more than a millennium* Collectively, the photographs represent a new concept of washi as they have never been published together before. The book also features previously unpublished photographs of new works by Yuko Nishimura and Ayomi Yoshida* The publication features photographs by Kyoko Ibe, one of the pioneers of contemporary washi that makes the traditional newHistorically, washi paper has been used as a base for Japanese calligraphy, painting, and printmaking as well as a material in architecture, religious ritual and clothing. In recent years, contemporary Japanese artists have turned this supple yet sturdy paper into a medium for expressing their artistic vision - layering, weaving, dyeing, shredding, folding, or cutting the paper to form abstract sculptures, lyrical folding screens, highly textured wall pieces, and dramatic installations. This elegantly designed volume examines the extraordinary creations of these diverse contemporary artists from Japan, France, and the United States. The publication also demonstrates the resilience, versatility, and unique stature of this ancient artistic medium in the realm of international contemporary art. Published to accompany a traveling exhibition: Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA October 10, 2021 - January 2, 2022 Longmont Museum, Longmont, CO January 28, 2022 - May 15, 2022 D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA June 11, 2022 - September 4, 2022 Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, FL November 3, 2022 - April 2, 2023

Book The Making of Japanese Kites

    Book Details:
  • Author : Masaaki Modegi
  • Publisher : Japan Publications Trading
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 9784889962222
  • Pages : 120 pages

Download or read book The Making of Japanese Kites written by Masaaki Modegi and published by Japan Publications Trading. This book was released on 2007 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book ever to present a clear guide to making 15 traditional Japanese kites unique in color and shape. Also introduces the history and the artistry of Japanses kites.

Book Origami Activities for Kids

Download or read book Origami Activities for Kids written by Michael G. LaFosse and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book Papermaking

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dard Hunter
  • Publisher : Courier Corporation
  • Release : 1978-01-01
  • ISBN : 0486236196
  • Pages : 690 pages

Download or read book Papermaking written by Dard Hunter and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic work on papermaking, this book traces the craft's history from its invention in China to its introductions in Europe and America. The foremost authority on the subject covers tools and materials; hand moulds; pressing, drying, and sizing; hand- and machine-made paper; watermarking; and more. Over 320 illustrations.Reprint of the second, revised, and enlarged 1947 edition.

Book Joomchi and Beyond

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jiyoung Chung
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2011
  • ISBN : 9780983002918
  • Pages : 138 pages

Download or read book Joomchi and Beyond written by Jiyoung Chung and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop

Download or read book Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop written by April Vollmer and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of finished works by modern masters of the medium as well as historic pieces. A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of mokuhanga An increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking techniques. In this comprehensive guide, artist and printmaker April Vollmer—one of the best known mokuhanga practitioners and instructors in the West—combines her deep knowledge of this historic printmaking practice with expert step-by-step instruction, guidance on materials and studio practices, and a diverse collection of prints by leading contemporary artists. At once practical and inspirational, this handbook is as useful to serious printmakers and artists as it is to creative people drawn to Japanese history and aesthetics.

Book Washi Tape

Download or read book Washi Tape written by Courtney Cerruti and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have never heard of washi tape, get ready to enter a bright new world of paper crafts! Originating in Japan, washi paper is stronger than wood-pulp paper making it perfect for use in projects like origami and scrapbooking. The tape is low tack and slightly transparent, and add in a mix of adorable colors and patterns, a brilliant way to make all of your crafts even better. Perfect to use for parties. See how to create invitations, gift wrap, and goodie bags. Holidays have never been more colorful with ideas for ornaments, window adornments, and even garland. Decorations for your home and office are easy and inexpensive when you use washi tape. Wall de..cor, borders and lampshades can become unique works of art and give your home a personal touch. You can even use washi tape in fashion. Dress up your glasses, shoes and jewelry using these simple ideas and designs. And because it's safe to use on delicate items, washi tape is great for personalized gifts like vases and photo albums. Washi Tape by Courtney Cerruti offers 101 amazing ideas that will make this new craft tape your new favorite thing. It's safe to use almost anywhere and great fun for children!