Exploring Washi Paper Rolls – Live Event & Creative Inspiration

Описание: See Karen Elaine make a pocket origami book and a little blizzard book, inspired by projects from Hedi Kyle's book "The Art of the Fold."

Karen's note:
I will be showing the Unryu paper roll (6MMU2), Hosho paper roll (6M2), Mashi Hosho paper (6MAH), Niji Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad (NCP-5), and Torinoko paper (6T) today.
The measurements for the books I will be featuring will be:
Pocket Book with Separate Cover: Inside pages are 6M2 cut to 8 1/4" x 17". The cover is made from Mashi Hosho cut to 4" x 8 1/2"
Eight Pocket Blizzard Book: Inside pages are 6M2 or 6MMU2 cut to 9 1/2" x 22". Covers are book boards cut to 2 7/8" x 4 3/8". Insert cards are Niji CP W/C paper cut 2 11/16" x 4"

ITEMS THAT KAREN USED/MENTIONED:
"The Art of the Fold" by Hedi Kyle (book) https://a.co/d/08Zoadwy
"Mingei Crafts: Japanese Folk Art" by Karen Thomas (book) out of print, available if you search ebay and other booksellers
Elizabeth St. Hilaire stencils from Joggles.com (used for gel printed covers) https://www.joggles.com/stencils/jogg...
Unryu paper roll (6MMU2) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/un...
Hosho paper roll (6M2) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/ho...
Mashi Hosho paper (6MAH) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/ma...
Niji Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad (NCP-5) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/ni...
Torinoko paper (6T) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/to...
Video, How to Uncurl a Washi Paper Roll:    • How to Uncurl a Washi (Rice Paper) Roll  
Bamboo Folding Tool (OBF-7) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/or...
Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear Adhesive https://www.artglitter.com/products/d...
Karen Elaine affirmation cards on Joggles.com https://www.joggles.com/art-journals-...
Blank Artist Trading Cards (rectangles, circles) https://www.joggles.com/paper-and-pap...
José Meeusen is the origami artist Karen mentioned: https://origamiusa.org/thefold/articl...
Karen previewed some pre-cut watercolor botanical shapes that will be sold by Joggles.com in April

Measurements:
Pocket Book with Separate Cover:
Inside pages are 6M2 cut to 8 1/4" x 17"
The cover is made from Mashi Hosho cut to 4" x 8 1/2"
Eight Pocket Blizzard Book
Inside pages are 6M2 or 6MMU2 cut to 9 1/2" x 22"
Covers are book boards cut to 2 7/8" x 4 3/8"
Insert cards are Niji CP W/C paper cut 2 11/16" x 4"

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In this livestream, our artist Karen Elaine will demonstrate exciting and unexpected ways to use washi paper rolls. You’ll see how they can be folded, painted, and transformed into creative expressions. Whether you love mixed media, paper craft, painting, or simply experimenting with new materials, this session will spark fresh ideas and creative possibilities.

Bring your curiosity and your questions! This is a relaxed, idea-filled session designed to inspire artists of all levels.

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