Handmade Silk Paper [Paperback]

Kath Russon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

Silk paper can be made into original bowls, book covers, multimedia textile pieces, boxes, and lampshades—each one of them unlike anything that has been made before. The process could not be simpler. You need no special tools or equipment and it only takes minutes. Textures and colours can be combined; beads, leaves and seeds can be added—it is fun to experiment and to create unique, lustrous papers. See how easy it is to progress from complete beginner to accomplished artist with a few simple projects. The step-by-step instructions aim to develop skills and confidence, and the projects are attainable by even the least experienced papermaker. A gallery of artists is included to challenge and inspire the textile artist.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is a lovely, colourful book on the making of silk paper. The possibilities are endless."  —Guild of Silk Painters

About the Author

Kath Russon has a successful business selling papers, kits, and allied products. She has been a quiltmaker and a special needs teacher, but now concentrates on papermaking, which is her main occupation. She enjoys the peace and tranquility of her Yorkshire home, but frequently travels to exhibitions to display and sell her wonderful selection of papers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0855328932
• ISBN-13: 978-0855328931
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,000,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handmade Silk Paper, November 28, 1999

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nicola lamond - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handmade Silk Paper (Paperback)

This is an inspiring and informative book which gives clear step by step instructions on making silk paper. On reading the book we discover the beauties of silk paper. The layout and photography of the book itself make it a beautiful book to own. The text is lucid and, at times, humerous and the reader really gets to know the personality of the author, Kath Russon whose work and business inspired the writing of this book. The book tells you everything you need to know to make your own silk paper and the final chapter provides ideas and inspirations of how to use the paper you have created. It deals with an unuaual but fascinating medium. This book makes an ideal Christmas gift. I can imagine that silk paper making will become the popular hobby of the new millennium.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of iuseful deas and techniques, October 6, 2000

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Mire Uno - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handmade Silk Paper (Paperback)

I'm making flowers from silk cocoons and there remains tiny bits of trashes. I want to make silk papers from these cocoon trashes, searched the net and found this book. Wow, it's really interesting. This project widen the meaning of "paper." The method is like making felt with silk fiber.

I tried traditional way to make Japanese paper "Washi" with certain results. However Kath Russon's method is easier and more beautiful.

Also contains interesting projects such as making 3D objects and silk leaves. This method is applicable to other fibers such as cotton wool, jute and flax.