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The Sunday Paper #618
The Red Cliff Paper Retreat begins tomorrow. It was fun to get a text from two people who are coming and made a point to visit my installation, The Wish, at Anythink Huron Street in Thornton. Read all about the project here (This Wish is Real part one) and here (This Wish is Real part two).
My husband Ted and I are celebrating 30 years tomorrow (August 17th). It may come as no surprise that he is on a search and rescue mission and I am teaching. We’ve celebrated already, and he’ll meet up with me and the retreat group in Red Cliff for a toast at our welcome reception. The photo below is from our nephew’s wedding three years ago.
How fun is this? Open Press Project has created a Mini Papermaking Frame. Get yours by backing the project on Kickstarter (the frame is just 11 euros, and shipping is about the same). This tiny 3D-printed mould and deckle creates 7 x 7 cm sheets. You’ll find thorough papermaking instructions along with the option to acquire a mini 3D-printed printing press – to flatten the rough paper texture and print on your sheets too.
I’ve always wondered about the history (and name) of this paper structure. Fanlihua — a traditional Beijing paper toy that transforms with a flick of the wrist — seemed to have almost died out. Li Mei’s father-in-law was preparing to close his small workshop in eastern Shandong province, but Li Mei has had success in reviving the craft.
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This caught my eye because my husband’s last name is Katauskas. We know very little about his family of origin (in Lithuania) because his father was an orphan.
Lithuanian designer Donatas Žukauskas reinterprets the traditional vase as a sculptural form, using fractured geometries, asymmetrical silhouettes, and textured surfaces to create objects that resemble fragments. These vessels are made from a proprietary composite developed by Žukauskas using recycled paper pulp, natural cement, mineral pigments, and binders.
As seen on Designboom, FRAGMENT Ochre I and II share a common architectural language
If you’re in The Berkshire’s, I think this would be a fascinating event. The Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes Dennis Croughwell, a fourth generation Crane employee and educator at the Crane Museum of Papermaking, for a presentation, “Crane Paper, A Legacy in Every Sheet,” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Arrowhead, 780 Holmes Road (Tickets are $15, $10 for BCHS members).
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Tuttle Studio draws inspiration from the modern and traditional cultures of Asia to create its language workbooks and resources, journals, stationery, gift wrapping products and origami paper. It is a division of Tuttle Publishing, a leading publisher of books on the languages, history, art and cultures of Asia. The company was founded in 1832 in Rutland, Vermont and opened a branch in Tokyo, Japan in 1948.
Tuttle creates books and sets of origami papers, featuring beautiful curated patterns, and most of the papers are double-sided (pattern on one side, solid color on the other). Most sets include some origami project instructions.
Available in a variety of square sizes: 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″, and 8-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ Purchase through Tuttle, other online shops and in bookstores (my local bookstore always has a few of their books on the shelf).
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August 16, 2026
The Red Cliff Paper Retreat begins tomorrow. It was fun to get a text from two people who are coming and made a point to visit my installation, The Wish, at Anythink Huron Street in Thornton. Read all about the project here (This Wish is Real part one) and here (This Wish is Real part two).
My husband Ted and I are celebrating 30 years tomorrow (August 17th). It may come as no surprise that he is on a search and rescue mission and I am teaching. We’ve celebrated already, and he’ll meet up with me and the retreat group in Red Cliff for a toast at our welcome reception. The photo below is from our nephew’s wedding three years ago.
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How fun is this? Open Press Project has created a Mini Papermaking Frame. Get yours by backing the project on Kickstarter (the frame is just 11 euros, and shipping is about the same). This tiny 3D-printed mould and deckle creates 7 x 7 cm sheets. You’ll find thorough papermaking instructions along with the option to acquire a mini 3D-printed printing press – to flatten the rough paper texture and print on your sheets too.
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I’ve always wondered about the history (and name) of this paper structure. Fanlihua — a traditional Beijing paper toy that transforms with a flick of the wrist — seemed to have almost died out. Li Mei’s father-in-law was preparing to close his small workshop in eastern Shandong province, but Li Mei has had success in reviving the craft.
—————————————————————————————––––––This caught my eye because my husband’s last name is Katauskas. We know very little about his family of origin (in Lithuania) because his father was an orphan.
Lithuanian designer Donatas Žukauskas reinterprets the traditional vase as a sculptural form, using fractured geometries, asymmetrical silhouettes, and textured surfaces to create objects that resemble fragments. These vessels are made from a proprietary composite developed by Žukauskas using recycled paper pulp, natural cement, mineral pigments, and binders.
As seen on Designboom, FRAGMENT Ochre I and II share a common architectural language
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If you’re in The Berkshire’s, I think this would be a fascinating event. The Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes Dennis Croughwell, a fourth generation Crane employee and educator at the Crane Museum of Papermaking, for a presentation, “Crane Paper, A Legacy in Every Sheet,” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Arrowhead, 780 Holmes Road (Tickets are $15, $10 for BCHS members).
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In honor of my new book, Weaving With Paper, I’m featuring highlights from the book by professional artists as well as participants in my online class, Weave Through Winter, which the book is based on. Rona Gurkewitz is an American mathematician and computer scientist, known for her work on modular origami. She has written several books on origami and has exhibited works at international origami shows. Gurkewitz developed a fascinating system of modular paper weaving – she creates a woven base and attaches triangular and square folded elements. The quilt squares below are 100% paper (no glue)!
Paper of The Week: Tuttle Origami Paper Sets
Tuttle Studio draws inspiration from the modern and traditional cultures of Asia to create its language workbooks and resources, journals, stationery, gift wrapping products and origami paper. It is a division of Tuttle Publishing, a leading publisher of books on the languages, history, art and cultures of Asia. The company was founded in 1832 in Rutland, Vermont and opened a branch in Tokyo, Japan in 1948.
Tuttle creates books and sets of origami papers, featuring beautiful curated patterns, and most of the papers are double-sided (pattern on one side, solid color on the other). Most sets include some origami project instructions.
Available in a variety of square sizes: 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″, and 8-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ Purchase through Tuttle, other online shops and in bookstores (my local bookstore always has a few of their books on the shelf).
Papery Tidbits:
- I can hardly wait to go to Japan in October for the 2nd Annual Japan Paper Tour (sold out). This is a wonderful opportunity, run by a colleague, for those of you who want hands-on experience with a small group. Washi Academy has just announced a workshop in March of 2027.
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