{"product_id":"japanese-paper-yarn","title":"Japanese Paper Yarn","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTeaches crafters how to make and use a gorgeous material for extra enjoyment in knitting, crocheting, and weaving: paper yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n“Ancient techniques for a contemporary application. A must have for every artist who works with paper. Informative and very inspirational!” --\u003cstrong\u003eAnna van Bohemen\u003c\/strong\u003e, fiber artist\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nExplore Japanese paper yarn to add new dimensions to your favorite fiber crafts like knitting, crocheting, macrame, weaving, or mixed media. Textile artist Andra F. Stanton focuses you on a fresh perspective: crafting with paper yarn instead of expected yarns of wool or cotton.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginning with its deep roots in Japan, learn about paper yarn's rich versatility. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003eWith simple instructions, make your own paper yarn from a sheet of kozo paper. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003eTry 12 inspiring projects, from beginner-friendly pulped paper weaving to a more-experienced-level knitted scarf. Then you're ready to use paper yarn to take your own favorite crafts in new directions.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThroughout, enjoy photos of works by dozens of the contemporary artists who have brought paper yarn to the West's galleries and museums of the 21st century.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhatever your crafting level, this is an accessible resource, blending history, instructions, and artistic inspiration. Elevate your making with the tranquility of a traditional process that is perfect for mindful crafting.[AuthorName]By Andra F. Stanton and Foreword by Meher McArthur[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Textile artist \u003cstrong\u003eAndra F. Stanton\u003c\/strong\u003e's work is exhibited in galleries throughout the United States, and her writing on the artistry, emotional benefits, and history of fiber crafts has inspired many makers. A retired psychotherapist, she is also the author of \u003cem\u003eDimensional Cloth: Sculpture by Contemporary Textile Artists\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHow Art Heals\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeher McArthur\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Asian art historian specializing in Japanese art. She is the art and cultural director for Japan House in Los Angeles.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]145 color images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Using Washi and Kami-ito to Knit, Crochet, Weave, and More[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]145 color images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":68383972720863,"sku":"9780764368301","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/0151\/5999\/files\/9780764368301.jpg?v=1793919344","url":"https:\/\/allbridge.shop\/products\/japanese-paper-yarn","provider":"Hadley \u0026 West","version":"1.0","type":"link"}