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Spinning paper into "yarn."

12/15/2018

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For years I've wanted to know how to spin paper into yarn. Thanks to Sandy Webster, I can now do that thing. She showed me a simple way to spin and referenced me to Susan Byrd (link to a Youtube video of paper spinning) for further information and instructions. A good source for Thai Kozo paper is at the Dick Blick online site, for I discovered that any old so-called mulberry paper won't necessarily spin well. Below are a few trial spins. I colored the white kozo paper with some fabric dyes I have on hand. The samples are resting on a surface type cinder block (only about 1 1/2 inches thick) which is supreme for getting a tight spin. Susan Byrd has the whole dang big block in her demonstration. Just saying.
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The tapestries in this accordion book (title: "Dementia") are woven with paper yarn.
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Molly Elkind link
12/19/2018 09:07:29 am

Pat, your spinning and your book piece are just spectacular. Really. Spectacular. Will you do more work in this vein?

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    Pat enjoys designing and weaving tapestries, designing and constructing books, knitting, cooking,  and fooling around in Atlanta, GA. Member of the American Tapestry Alliance, Tapestry Weavers South, Southern Highland Craft Guild, Southeastern Fiber Arts Alliance and Atlanta Shambhala Meditation Center.

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