Japanese Paper Yarn by Andra F. Stanton. The art of making paper yarn for weaving, knitting, and crochet comes from Japan, although paper itself was invented in China, with the discovery of the process of preparing plant material to make fine sheets that could be written on, painted on, and used in many other ways. Clothing woven with paper yarn has been documented in Japan's history, but little is known about how far back it can be dated because of its delicate nature. This book talks about the history that is known about paper yarn, and the process of making traditional Japanese paper. Spinning techniques are also shared along with projects and examples of paper yarn used in mixed media art. Learn to make your own yarn, paper beads, rolled disk, and other creative items. Included are 12 inspiring projects to get you started!

hard cover, 96 pages