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Adventures in Paperland

Posted by Phiona Richards on Sunday, October 16, 2011, In : Sampling 

Last week I came across a You Tube video which showed you how to make paper yarn.  I have to say this is not the first time I have visited this technique but I think it was the drop spindle that put me off.  My attempts without the spindle have been so, so, I twist the strip of paper between my figures and it becomes a loose yarn with absolutely no integrity.  Interesting none the less.

I would say the last time I researched and experimented with paper yarn was about 2 years ago.  I fou...


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Bobbing and Weaving

Posted by Phiona Richards on Monday, August 15, 2011, In : Sampling 
I'm just back from a week at the seaside, fully rested and refreshed. Before I went away I was having a play with some different techniques that I could use with paper.

I wanted to try making a basket using some magazines I had left. This is something that has been sitting on the back burner (in my head) for a while. I see the idea being developed into a neat workshop where participants can create their own custom container using, what else, but old books. Incorporated with some ...
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...and now for something completely different - papermaking

Posted by Phiona Richards on Friday, July 29, 2011, In : Sampling 

Yesterday, I decided to have a shot at papermaking. It's ages since I have done it but I had a nice stack of scraps left over from making my jewellery. I absolutely hate waste, so much so that I can get slightly cluttered with bits and pieces that in the words of my mother, 'Will come in, one day'.

STAGE ONE When papermaking you need to plan a little in advance. First, I got the mulch ready. This involved a bucket of warm water, the paper torn up into little pieces and then left to ...
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The trouble with paper beads

Posted by Phiona Richards on Monday, May 16, 2011, In : Sampling 

I have been exploring paper beads recently and having great success and actually loving the result. ( see earlier post - Making Beads from Paper)

Until that is I try to go bigger. My aim is to make some sturdy hollow beads but every time I push them into shape they seem to collapse. I can form the paper into a domed shape but as soon as I put it down the centre pops out, as you can see in the photo.

I'm not really sure how I'm going to resolve this problem. It maybe that coiling around...
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Making Beads from Paper

Posted by Phiona Richards on Sunday, May 1, 2011, In : Sampling 

Making beads from paper 

I had a little dabble at creating beads out of paper over the Easter. The first se t of beads, made from strips of paper I had attempted before but I didn't like the e lipse shape that resulted. I know it all depends on how you cut the paper and I really wa nted to figure out how to make a lovely round bead. It's more straight forward than I thought and I was pleasantly surprised at the result, I've just got to figure out how I'm going to use them i...

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Phiona Richards I am intrigued by paper and it's versatility. It is a total misnomer and full of contradictions. I am continually exploring the possibilities this material unfolds for me.

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