Weaving Paper: 13 Upcycled Projects with Scrap Paper

Upcycle newspapers, advertising flyers, brochures, and other waste paper into decorative and functional baskets, cushions, organizers, and more with the help of Dorothea Schmidt's book "Woven Paper Creations." Learn to use various sizes and lengths of rolls of newspaper, advertising flyers, brochures, and junk mail to create 13 stylish and refined projects, including baskets, desk organizers, trays, bowls, seat cushions, napkin holders, hanging candleholders, tote bags, and more. Explore various finishing techniques, including varnishing, dyeing, stenciling, and applying buttons and other decorations, and use the techniques to make your own unique woven creations with whatever scrap paper you have piled up in your home.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2024
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Upcycling newspapers, advertising flyers, brochures, and other waste paper into decorative and functional baskets, cushions, organizers, and more is a great way to reduce waste and create beautiful home decor. In this book, Dorothea Schmidt teaches you the techniques for recycling and upcycling waste paper into household items that are practical, sustainable, and beautiful.

You can use various sizes and lengths of rolls of newspaper, advertising flyers, brochures, and junk mail to create large and small baskets, desk organizers, trays and bowls, seat cushions, napkin holders, hanging candleholders, tote bags, and more. Whether you've ever woven a basket before or not, the easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and clear photos for each project will guide you through this fun and addictive paper craft.

You'll also explore various finishing techniques, including varnishing, dyeing, stenciling, and applying buttons and other decorations. Then, use the techniques to make your own unique woven creations with whatever scrap paper you have piled up in your home or any paper that is delivered to your doorstep or appears in your mailbox.

So, why throw away your junk mail and other paper waste when you can put it to good use and create beautiful home decor with woven paper? Start upcycling today and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something useful and beautiful with your waste materials.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 228 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764368042