Pathfinder_PaperArt

Terrence Whitehall Paper art : a pathfinder 1
Terrence Whitehall

Introduction
This pathfinder is aimed at students studying the Diploma of Visual Arts (Course
No. 10416) at the St. George campus of the Sydney Institute of TAFE:
http://sydneytafe.edu.au/course-details/fine-arts-and-ceramics/visual-arts-vet-
fee-help-28903#results
These students learn about many forms of art, in different kinds of media,
materials, in different artistic principles, and paper appears in many of these
principles.
Paper is one of the most important inventions in human history. It is used to
keep records, to communicate, for currency, for weaponry, for cleaning, for
packaging, for decorating, and plays an integral part in the creative process.
Because of its extraordinary versatility, paper has always been a staple of artistic
practice, whether as a surface or as a medium. It has had many artistic uses
throughout history, from the origami of Japan to the papercuts of China, and
continues to have a prominent place in contemporary art. Many artists use paper
in sculpture, drawing, painting and printing. There are also many different kinds
of paper, and these different kinds have different uses.
This pathfinder explores paper art in its many forms. The topic may be broken
into the key areas of:
 The history of paper – its invention and impact on the world
 The manufacture and composition of paper – how it is made, chemicals
used, how this affects artists’ papers
 Modern and contemporary paper art – sculpture, collage, book art etc.
 Contemporary applications of traditional methods – origami, joomchi and
papercuts
 Own artistic practice – making paper, choosing paper, projects and
techniques
The pathfinder does not cover paper recycling and sustainable practice, printing
and ink, consumer products, or the tension between crafts and art, as these
subjects diverge from the core aspects of paper art.
Students will have access to the St. George campus TAFE library as well as the
wider TAFE NSW Library Network, and the State Library of NSW.

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Tertiary Sources
1. Art & architecture complete. Retrieved November 24, 2014 from
EBSCOhost.
Art & Architecture Complete is the EBSCOhost database dedicated to arts and
culture. It incorporates the subjects of art history, fine arts, design, performing
arts, music, archaeology and antiques, and architecture. It contains 380 full-text
periodicals, and abstracts for over 780 academic journals, as well as a collection
of more than 63,000 images.
EBSCOhost is one of the most widely used online research databases in the world.
Periodicals are updated as soon as the content is released, so that information is
always current, and the coverage of articles dates back to 1937. It is perfectly
suited to art students: a review by Library Journal states,“Experience tells us that
students use products they are familiar with, and Art & Architecture Complete has
both excellent content and a widely popular interface in its favour.” (January
2001).
EBSCOhost’s Art & Architecture Complete is available through the Sydney TAFE
Library Databases:
http://sydneytafe.edu.au/library-online/catalogue-and-databases

2. Lim, Hongkiat. “Masters of paper art and paper sculptures.”
Hongkiat.com, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2014 from
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/masters-of-paper-art-and-paper-
sculptures/
Hongkiat Lim’s blog Hongkiat.com has over ten million views per month, ninety
thousand ‘Likes’ on Facebook, and he is followed by roughly thirty-eight
thousand followers on Twitter. Hongkiat, and his team of tech-savvy
professionals, write on computers, internet technology, and design. His post
Masters of paper art and paper sculptures lists 22 contemporary artists and
showcases examples of their artworks, with links to their websites.
Students will appreciate the variety of techniques demonstrated in Hongkiat’s
selection. He has chosen artists from all over the world, with very different
approaches to constructing their artworks. High-definition photographs of the
paper artworks are the main focus of the post, with some brief biographical
details interspersed. His English grammar is a little broken, but this is no
obstacle to making himself perfectly understood.
No references or index are included on the post, but it does provide excellent
examples of works produced in the last decade.
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/masters-of-paper-art-and-paper-sculptures/

3. Oxford University Press. Oxford art online, Retrieved November 5, 2014
from http://www.oxfordartonline.com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/subscriber/
Oxford Art Online is an online reference source that students can access through
the State Library of New South Wales’ eResources page. It incorporates Oxford’s
acclaimed art reference works: Grove Art Online, the Benezit Dictionary of Artists,
the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, and The
Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms.
Along with the articles available through Grove Art Online, students will find
comprehensive, authoritative information on artists, art history, art movements,
artistic media, and definitions of art terms in one convenient electronic resource.
For information on contemporary artists and artworks, however, students will
need to look elsewhere, as there is a strong focus on artists of widespread fame
and historical importance.
Oxford Art Online is constantly maintained and updated regularly, by staff of
Oxford University Press, one of the oldest and most respected publishing houses
in the world. Its simple, uncluttered design makes navigation and searching very
straightforward.
Students will need a State Library of New South Wales membership number for
login: http://www.oxfordartonline.com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/subscriber/

4. “Pulp and paper dictionary.” Paperonweb.com. Retrieved November 24,
2014 from http://www.paperonweb.com/dict.htm
PaperOnWeb is the most visited website for paper information and resources on
the internet. It is a directory for the paper industry, providing information on
paper manufacturers, pulp manufacturers, paper chemicals, machinery,
recruitment, distribution, education, and waste paper management.
PaperOnWeb’s pulp and paper dictionary contains roughly 2500 paper related
terms and definitions and includes tables, charts, diagrams, photos, and links to
further information.
The dictionary is sorted under letter headings, which can be accessed via links in
a navigation bar across the top of the page, much like any internet directory. The
dictionary cannot be searched but must rather be browsed; it is expected that
the user knows the spelling of the term they are searching for. The website has
been constructed from simple html, and doesn’t look especially professional,
which does cast some doubt on its authority, but it does include the author’s
credentials and contact details, and the companies featured on the site are
reputable.
PaperOnWeb’s pulp and paper dictionary can be found here:
http://www.paperonweb.com/dict.htm
Pulp and paper dictionary

5. TAFE NSW library network catalogue. Retrieved November 22, 2014 from
http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html
There are more than 100 libraries in the TAFE NSW library network, providing
books, journals, audiovisual materials, and access to research databases
statewide. The TAFE NSW library catalogue is a comprehensive database of the
bibliographic details of all of the materials held in libraries across the network. It
can be accessed anywhere, from the student services page of the TAFE NSW
website, or in campus libraries.
Students are able to choose their own campus library and limit search results to
items within that library, or search across the network. By logging in with their
TAFE logon, students can access eResources such as the EBSCOhost, Proquest,
GALE and Australian Standards Online databases, and eBooks, eJournals,
Studylinks and past exam papers. The catalogue itself can be searched via
keyword, author, title or subject, and results are listed in order of relevance, with
options to further limit the search. Resources from other libraries on the
network can be borrowed on inter-library loan.
The TAFE NSW library network catalogue is available here:
http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html
TAFE NSW Library Catalogue

Secondary sources
 The history of paper
6. Basbanes, Nicholas A. On paper : the everything of its two thousand year
history, New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2013.
Nicholas Basbanes, renowned author and New York Times journalist, explores
the history of paper; it’s origins, development, and impact on human culture. As
the title suggests, the book covers the entire history of papermaking, from its
invention in China, in the 2nd Century AD, to its usage today. It follows Basbanes’
journey from China to Japan to Arabia, tracing the story of paper, and recounts
the discoveries of all of the major players in paper’s history.
Basbanes’ humorous tone combined with concise technological explanations,
and evident passion for his subject, make this book suited for scholars, students,
and interested readers alike. It contains extensive notes, a bibliography and an
index, and was a finalist for the 2014 Andrew Carnegie medal for excellence in
non-fiction.
This book is held by the State Library of NSW and is available via inter-library
loan: http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/175606990
Speak to your TAFE librarian if you would like to borrow a copy.

7. Hubbe, Martin A. & Bowden, Cindy. “Handmade paper : a review of its
history, craft and science.” BioResources, vol. 4, no. 4, 2009 : 1736-1792.
As papermaking technology spread through Asia and Europe, different cultures
developed different techniques for pulping, sheeting and drying paper fibres.
This peer-reviewed article explores these techniques, as well as the impact
papermaking had on these cultures. It includes technical explanations, diagrams,
and photographs of papermakers from various cultures, and is aimed at scholars
and paper engineers who can use this information to improve modern paper
manufacture.
It also includes information for artists who are interested in making paper, and
artists who use paper in their works, explaining how different kinds of paper are
suitable for different art forms, e.g. paper folding, paper cutting, collage.
Although technical in nature, the article is written simply and clearly, making it
appropriate for students, and as it was written in 2009, the information can be
counted upon to be up-to-date. The authors are esteemed paper technologists:
Professor Martin Hubbe lectures at North Carolina State University, and Cindy
Bowden is Director of the Robert C. Williams Paper Museum at Georgia Institute
of Technology.
The article is available from BioResources.com:
http://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_04/BioRes_04_4_1736_Hubbe_Bow
den_Handmade_Paper_Review_758.pdf

8. Hunter, Dard. “Ts’ai Lun and the invention of paper,” in Papermaking :
the history and technique of an ancient craft, New York : A.A. Knopf, 1943 :
48-63.
Dard Hunter (1883-1966) dedicated his life to researching and perfecting
traditional papermaking techniques. He published several books on the subject,
some of which he printed and bound himself, on paper that he had, himself,
created. For his contributions to the field of handicrafts and cultural history, he
received four honorary doctorates forhis work, and was named honorary
curator by Harvard University.
The second chapter of his book Papermaking: the history and technique of an
ancient craft focuses on the invention of paper, telling the story of Ts’ai Lun (or
Cai Lun) and how he popularised papermaking in China. It includes images of
artifacts and paper artwork, and detailed descriptions of how paper became so
fundamental to human society, through developments in Japan and the Orient,
and its introduction into Europe.
Though an older text, Dard Hunter’s research is just as relevant as when he
wrote it in 1943, and now begins to garner its own historical significance.
Fortunately, his book is available to view free online at:
https://openlibrary.org/books/OL4572015M/Papermaking
A PDF version of this chapter is available for download from the University of
California, Santa Barbara:
http://www.arts.ucsb.edu/faculty/reese/classes/papermaking/Dard%20Hunte
r_%20Ts%27ai%20Lun.pdf

9. Simmons, Hannah. “How paper changed the world.” Prezi.com. Retrieved
November 5, 2014 from http://prezi.com/1msrlygadlvx/how-paper-
changed-the-world/
Hannah Simmons’ Prezi presentation is short and practical; listing the ways
paper has changed human society. She lists the good and the bad, and touches on
some interesting points about the ways paper has been used throughout history.
It is reasonable to assume that Hannah Simmons is, herself, a student, and that
she created her Prezi for other students. There is no transcript of her
presentation accompanying her Prezi, and she undoubtedly would have
elaborated on some of her points, but the Prezi itself still contains useful
information and a references page is included at the end, with links to her
research. The information is well ordered, organised into simple bullet points,
and the design is sleek and professional.
“How paper changed the world” can be found here:
http://prezi.com/1msrlygadlvx/how-paper-changed-the-world/

 The manufacture and composition of paper
10. Cunningham, Kelly. “Paper : manufacture and characteristics.”
California State University, Sacramento. Retrieved November 24, 2014 from
http://www.csus.edu/indiv/c/cunninghamk/links/lectures/7paper_maki
ng.pdf
Professor Kelly Cunningham is a lecturer at California State University,
Sacramento. As part of her course on paper technology, she created this
presentation, which focuses on industrial paper production and paper
characteristics: brightness, coating, colour, grain, opacity, strength, thickness and
weight.
The presentation was made in 2012, to educate students about types of paper,
which makes it current and relevant, perfect for TAFE students. Though the
lecture transcript is not included, the information contained in the presentation
is informative, and covers all of the important areas to consider when identifying
paper types. Numerous diagrams and photographs illustrate and reinforce the
simple blurbs on different paper characteristics, and reveal the elaborate, highly
technical side of paper manufacture.
“Paper : manufacture and characteristics” can be found on the California State
University, Sacramento website, here:
http://www.csus.edu/indiv/c/cunninghamk/links/lectures/7paper_making.pdf

11. Schwarcz, Joe. “The paper trail : most people have no idea of the
complex chemistry involved in making paper.” Canadian chemical news, vol.
52, no. 2, Feb. 2006 : 16. Retrieved November 6, 2014 from GALE
PowerSearch on Infotrac.
This article is an excerpt from Joe Schwarcz’s 2006 book Let Them Eat Flax, and
tells the story of paper, in terms of its chemical composition. It describes the
process of transition from cloth to wood fibres, and how scientists solved the
problems of discoloration, decomposition, and bleed. It is very comprehensive
and the information, compiled in 2006, is up-to-date..
Though quite specialised, the article is surprisingly clear. Schwarcz is the
director of McGill University's Office for Science and Society, and the article is
perfectly suited for tertiary students. His friendly, informative tone makes the
more complex technical passages easy to understand, as he explains how the
chemistry of paper changed over the years to become the product we know
today.
The article is available online through GALE PowerSearch in the TAFE NSW
Library databases:
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|A144150294&v=2.1&u=tafensw&it=
r&p=GPS&sw=w&asid=05f7a768f989c51a2f4930bdc8891420

12. Walsh, Judith, et al. "Paper." Grove art online : Oxford art online, Oxford
University Press, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2014 from Grove Art
Online on Oxford Art Online.
This encyclopaedia article provides a comprehensive introduction to, and
overview of, the papermaking process, and paper in general. It is divided into six
parts: manufacture, types, history, trade, uses, and conservation. Each of these
subject areas has been given a link in the sidebar for ease of access, and there are
many links within the text, to more specific subjects within the encyclopaedia, e.g.
collage, decorative paper, papercut, papier mâché, and silhouette.
The article, written in 2009 by Professor Judith Walsh of Buffalo State University,
appears in Grove Art Online, which is often considered the world’s foremost art
encyclopaedia. Though technical in nature, the article is written for students of
art history, so includes many descriptions and explanations of techniques. The
entry includes numerous references, six separate bibliographies, and a
designated tab for related subjects.
Students will need a State Library of New South Wales membership number for
login: http://www.oxfordartonline.com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/subscriber/

13. Weingrod, Carmi. “The paper trail : a meandering digest on the nature
of artists’ papers.” American artist, vol. 58, no. 629, Dec. 1994 : 16.
Retrieved November 6, 2014 from GALE PowerSearch on Infotrac.
Manufacturers produce paper in many different ways, and it can be difficult to
know which kind of paper is best to use, when creating paper artworks.
Printmaker Carmi Weingrod explores these methods, and advises which papers
are best for cutting, folding, tearing, and printing.
The article is organised into subheadings, which each focus on a technical
element of paper, and how this applies when making art. American Artist is a
magazine for artists so some technical knowledge is assumed; the article
provides a good way for students to become acquainted with paper terminology.
Though the article is 20 years old, the essentials of paper technology have not
changed drastically, so the article is still relevant for students today.
Library databases:
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|A16434786&v=2.1&u=tafensw&it=r
&p=GPS&sw=w&asid=d9ff3064bdadc27b0d4284a10770fae5

 Modern and contemporary paper art
14. Apai, Walter. “Paper art – 100 extraordinary examples of paper art.”
Web designer depot. Retrieved November 19, 2014 from
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/100-extraordinary-
examples-of-paper-art/
Walter Apai has assembled 100 images from 13 different artists, to showcase the
amazing talent of contemporary artists who work primarily with paper. He
focuses on examples of fine art, rather than commercial or functional paper
artworks.
The article is a long one; Apai has included all 100 images on one page. The
images are organised into galleries under each artist’s name. Apai has chosen
not to include the title, date or medium of each artwork; rather he has provided
links to artists’ websites for those who require more information, preferring to
allow the artworks to speak for themselves. This makes research difficult, but
this method works for those who are simply seeking inspiration, or just want to
marvel at the skill of the artists. Since 2009, the article has been shared on
Facebook over 22000 times. Walter Apai’s website, Web Design Depot, has gotten
over 7000 Likes.
“Paper art – 100 extraordinary examples of paper art” can be found here:
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/100-extraordinary-examples-of-
paper-art/

15. Meg, Meryem, Maine, Sammy & Hughes, Kerrie. “Paper art : 38 beautiful
examples.” Creative bloq. Retrieved November 19, 2014 from
http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/paper-art-1131666
The 38 examples of paper art featured on Creative Bloq focus on strong design
elements, advertising, and references to popular culture. The authors state that
they wish to show paper “out of its comfort zone… used as a creative outlet
rather than just a means of delivery.” Included are works commissioned by
Hermès, Fiat, McDonalds and Celcom Broadband, as well as functional paper
creations, such as a clutch purse, a New Year greeting card, and an exact model of
a Boeing 747 made from manila folders.
The examples listed are mostly 3-Dimensional paper cuts, and all but a couple of
the artists are from Europe and the UK, where the design team behind Creative
Bloq is based. The photographs and videos are of excellent quality and show the
extraordinary detail involved in the works. The blurbs accompanying the media
are brief, but informative, and links are provided for those wishing to find out
more. Published in July 2014, the page has already received over 2000 likes on
Facebook, and has been included in Tweets over 1000 times.
“Paper art : 38 beautiful examples” can be found here:
http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/paper-art-1131666

16. Poggi, Christine. “Picasso's First Constructed Sculpture : A Tale of Two
Guitars.” Art bulletin, vol. 94, issue 2, June 2012 : 274-298. Retrieved
November 15, 2014 from Art and Architecture Complete on EBSCOhost.
This 24-page article appeared in Art Bulletin, a peer-reviewed academic journal
published by the College Art Association, New York. It is a discussion of Pablo
Picasso’s first paper sculpture Guitar, which he created in 1912, from paper,
cardboard, glue, tape, wire, pins and string. The author, Christine Poggi,
professor of art and art criticism at the University of Pennsylvania,argues
that Guitar marks the beginning of modern sculpture,as an extension of
Picasso’s earlier collages.
The article is extremely wordy;a very goodgrasp of the English language is, if
not essential, at least advisable for those who wish to gain a proper
understanding of the article’s implications. Poggi writes about Guitar inthe
context of broader art theory,as well as the technical details of its
construction,and clearly wishes to convince the reader of its significance.She
includes numerous photographs of the artwork Guitar,as well as several
pictures of Picasso’s relatedartworks,paper and otherwise.
The article is available online through EBSCOhost in the TAFE NSW library
databases:
http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/82192932/picassos-first-
constructed-sculpture-tale-two-guitars

17. Sloman, Paul (ed.). Paper : tear fold, rip, crease, cut, London : Black Dog,
c2009.
This book is a compilation of the profiles of 50 artists who use paper in their
creations: sculpture, illustration, fashion, and even furniture design. It includes
essays by origami expert Hatori Koshiro, and information on the role of paper as
an art form through history. It also examines recent advances in paper
technology, and how this could impact art in the future.
Published in 2009, this book contains excellent examples of contemporary paper
art. The design website Design Milk calls it 'a richly illustrated and beautifully
designed book which will appeal to designers, art students and paper enthusiasts
alike.' Although it doesn’t explain how the artists created their works, the book is
filled with beautiful, detailed images of their art. Black Dog Publishing is world
renowned for producing high-quality books about art, crafts, and design.
This book is available to borrow from St. George campus TAFE library, Call No.:
745.54/SMIT

 Contemporary applications of traditional methods
18. Chung, Jiyoung. “Joomchi tradition as contemporary art.” Surface design
journal, vol. 38, issue 4, Summer 2014 : 32-37. Retrieved November 15,
2014 from Art and Architecture Complete on EBSCOhost.
Artist and curator Jiyoung Chung explores some contemporary examples of
Joomchi, the Korean folk-art of papermaking. She discusses its history and
traditional uses, such as for clothing, containers, bags, and even armour, and the
ways in which contemporary artists have appropriated the craft to create
colourful, textured, mixed-media artworks.
The article is relatively short in length, serving more as a sample of
contemporary Joomchi art, than a comprehensive overview. It includes several
photographs of artists’ works, comparing the ways contemporary Korean and
non-Korean artists interpret their medium. Chung has chosen artworks
produced in the last ten years, including one produced this year (2014),
representing very current treatment of Joomchi techniques.
The article is available online through EBSCOhost in the TAFE NSW library
databases:
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,url,uid&db=v
th&AN=97228864&site=ehost-live&scope=site

19. Foer, Joshua. “Paper perfect.” Virginia quarterly review, vol. 90, issue 3,
Summer 2014 : 12-19. Retrieved November 15, 2014 from Art and
Architecture Complete on EBSCOhost.
In this interview, renowned origami artist and technologist Robert Lang speaks
about how he started his career as an artist after many years as a physicist, and
how his experience of computer software helps him to create origami designs.
He explains how he has assisted in implementing practical applications for
origami, in the fields of product packaging, aerospace engineering and medicine.
The interview was conducted earlier this year (2014), at the Institute Library in
Connecticut. The article includes photos of some of his complex creations and
refers to his book Folding Paper, which teaches readers how to create their own
designs, using mathematics and geometry. It doesn’t become too technical, as the
interview is a transcript, focusing more on Lang’s personal ideas and
achievements. In conclusion, Lang offers advice for artists wishing to commit to
their art full time.
This article is available through EBSCOhost, in the TAFE NSW library databases:
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,url,uid&db=v
th&AN=96976009&site=ehost-live&scope=site

20. Gould, Vanessa. Between the folds : a film about finding inspiration in
unexpected places, New York : Green Fuse Films, c2009. (1 DVD)
Between the Folds is a multi-award-winning documentary that brings together
ten highly qualified scientists and educators who have quit their jobs to become
origami paper artists. In a series of interviews, these artists reveal the bases of
their decisions, and the ways they use origami to answer questions about the
universe, improve medical procedures, and simply create beautiful art.
Produced in 2009, this video showcases the cutting edge of paper technology.
Independent filmmaker Vanessa Gould travels all over the world to find the most
extraordinary applications of paper folding, and captures intricate origami
techniques in action. The documentary aired on PBS in the United States, on the
television program Independent Lens, and subsequently won eight film festival
awards. It would be well suited to secondary and tertiary students, for both its
artistic and scientific content. There is also an online supplement to the
documentary, which reveals the history of origami, and provides templates so
that students can make their own origami creatures:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/between-the-folds/
This DVD is held by Sydney TAFE, Design Centre Enmore, and is available via
inter-library loan: Call No.: 736.982/BETW
Speak to your TAFE librarian if you would like to borrow a copy.

21. Ransom, Jessica. “Bovey Lee : connecting history and technology on
paper.” The culture trip. Retrieved November 15, 2014 from
http://theculturetrip.com/asia/hong-kong/articles/bovey-lee-connecting-
history-and-technology-on-paper/
Bovey Lee has been a practicing artist for over 20 years. In this 2012 web article
for The Culture Trip, Jessica Ransom examines Lee’s intricate papercuts, made
from rice paper laid on silk, and designed with state-of-the-art computer
programs. Lee builds upon her Chinese heritage, and combines the traditional
Chinese art of papercutting with modern technology to produce beautifully
detailed, precise paper sculptures.
The article follows Lee’s artistic history, from Hong Kong to Pennsylvania, from
Chinese watercolours to digital collages, and then to her most recent
undertaking, papercuts. Photographs of the papercuts accompany the article,
showing the extent of Lee’s truly remarkable skill. Written for lovers of art,
culture, fashion and travel, the article is well suited for students.
The Culture Trip were named the Good Web Guide’s Art and Culture Website of
the Year in 2014, and were named one of 25 tech companies to watch by Growth
Business UK.
The article can be found here:
http://theculturetrip.com/asia/hong-kong/articles/bovey-lee-connecting-
history-and-technology-on-paper/

 Own artistic practice
22. Rogers, Skye. Paper bliss, Sydney, NSW : HarperCollins Publishers,
2012.
Skye Rogers is a successful Sydney-based paper artist. Her book, Paper Bliss,
published in 2012, is a collection of craft projects, ideas, and useful guides for
creating paper art. It is beautifully designed, aimed at adult readers with an
interest in handicrafts. It includes 29 projects, 8 specialty papers to experiment
with, and templates for creating shapes.
The book begins with several useful chapters: tools and resources required,
different paper-crafting techniques such as cutting, layering and stitching, and
ideas for cutting costs, such as making your own glue, and recycling old books
and documents. The project instructions are clear and simple, and the techniques
taught can be used to create other paper artworks. The appendix includes artists’
websites to explore for inspiration, and the contact details of several Australian
paper suppliers.
Skye Rogers’ website is here:
http://www.skyesthelimit.com.au/
‘Paper Bliss’ is available from the St. George campus TAFE library, Call. No.:
736.98/ROGE

24. Rosinsky, Natalie M. “Let’s make paper.” Calliope, vol. 17, no. 6, 2007 :
44-45. Retrieved November 6, 2014 from GALE PowerSearch on Infotrac.
Calliope is a periodical on history, aimed at younger readers. The format is ideal
in this instance, as it provides easily understood directions for creating paper.
This article briefly explains how paper was invented, and then provides a guide
to making your own paper, including a recipe, using modern ingredients and
household items, and simple instructions.
Though simple, the instructions are thorough, and clear. Natalie Rosinsky is the
award-winning author of over 100 books and articles on science, nature and
history. Her article provides an excellent starting-point for students wishing to
make their own paper, or get a handle on the basics of the papermaking process.
Library databases:
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA162469466&v=2.1&u=tafensw
&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w&asid=adc7da1cf9250394d394ec345a158c9f

25. Paperistas. Retrieved November 24, 2014 from
http://www.paperistas.com
Paperistas is an Australian company that specialises in providing high quality
and rare papers online. The Paperistas website not only features a wide range of
specialty papers, but also offers guides on paper type, weight, and size, articles
on paper artists and papercrafts, and a newsletter full of paper ideas, artworks
and projects. The first issue of the newsletter comes with a beginner’s guide to
buying art and craft papers.
The website is very sophisticated, and beautifully designed. Tabs and sidebars
make navigation very straightforward. The guides are simple and easy to
understand, making them an excellent resource for art students. The guide to
paper weights may prove especially useful, as it covers Grams per Square Metre
(GSM), thickness and density of artists’ papers.
Though the site is clearly aimed at consumers, a lot of effort has been made to be
helpful and informative, for anybody with an interest in paper art. For artists,
papers can be chosen according to their style, region of origin, colour, weight,
and intended use, which is also great for students who need to know which
papers should be used with which media.
Paperistas can be viewed online here:
http://www.paperistas.com

Wellingtonboot. “Paper Cutting Art Tutorials / How to Cut Intricate
Patterns in Paper / Projects for Beginners.” Hubpages. Retrieved November
24, 2014 from http://wellingtonboot.hubpages.com/hub/paper-cutting-
art-techniques-how-to-cut-intricate-patterns-projects-for-beginners
Hubpages is a webhosting site, similar to others such as Pinterest and Tumblr,
where users can create webpages which focus on a particular topic, by creating
content, embedding content, and linking to content. These pages are then
available for public viewing. The user ‘Wellingtonboot’ has created almost one
hundred pages dedicated to arts and crafts.
This page is dedicated to information on papercutting. It is an assemblage of
beginners’ guides, instructional videos, projects, templates, and links to purchase
books and papercut equipment. It is very comprehensive, spanning all technical
levels, and though elements are simply listed, without any apparent order, each
section is clearly labeled. Wellingtonboot still maintains the page, adding new
content from time to time.
The webpage is available here:
http://wellingtonboot.hubpages.com/hub/paper-cutting-art-techniques-how-
to-cut-intricate-patterns-projects-for-beginners

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