Phil @ MAKE writes: Caitlyn writes – This is an incredibly detailed tutorial about the japanese art of making kanazashi hair accesories dating back to 200 years ago when geisha started using them by deviantART member kurokami-kanzashi. The tutorial is in seven easily downloadable parts for your enjoyment. Each kanzashi is made out of multiple […]
Here’s something to do when you’re bored at your desk this morning. Take an ordinary office sticky note and turn it into an origami kusudama flower. Link.
Keiko from O’Reilly Japan introduced us to this amazing Japanese crafter 203gow who crochets beautiful sea creatures. Check out her blog here and visit the inspiring photo gallery. Link.
This popular Japanese TV show has a great demo showing you how you can make your own special ribbons bows for gifts. I love the Japanese game show feel to this how-to and all the oohs, ahhs, and audience clapping. You don’t need to understand Japanese at all to make this. Don’t miss the surprise […]
I remember making lots of the origami cranes as a kid and could do it by memory. These days I wouldn’t even be able to remember which way to fold it first. Thankfully, Lydia on The ArtFinder Blog has created a great photo tutorial for us and she even uses some cool stripy scrapbooking paper. […]
Jenny at Cut+Paste has Furochic by Jenny Wren Paperie in stock in her store. Inspired by the Japanese art of Furoshiki, these beautifully printed fabric squares come with directions on how to fold. ($12.00) Link. Related: Natalie on the TV show, “View from the Bay” demoing Furoshiki – Link. Furoshiki directions – Link.
Ohhh! Check out this great new site called Modern Craft. It’s filled with lots of Japanese craft books, some fabric, and in the future japanese notions. There are 34 books listed and I’m already falling in love with the book Stitched Zakka. Check out their new blog as well which will update you on any […]
