Washi Arts
The Sunday Paper #297
February 2, 2020
Kyoseishi (kee-o-say-shi) is a handmade, dyed Japanese paper than has konnyaku starch kneaded into the kozo fibers to strengthen the paper. Kyoseishi means strong paper. …
The Sunday Paper #264
June 16, 2019
Congratulations to Selena Dixon from Dallas for winning last week’s giveaway. Thanks to everyone else for participating!
Happy Father’s Day! Both of my kiddos are traveling home this weekend, and I reminded them …
January 7, 2018
Paper of the Week: Washi Arts Giveaway!
Start 2018 with a fresh stash of adhesives for your studio from our friends at Washi Arts. This giveaway package includes five different adhesives …
December 2, 2017
On the even days during December, I’m highlighting the companies that are sponsors of the Twelve Months of Paper Calendar. These companies work hard to bring us beautiful papers, paper …
Japanese washi / paper is renowned for it’s purity, elegance and strength. Small format handmade sheets are delightful to work with and make wonderful pages for artists’ books, and are exquisite for printmaking …
The Sunday Paper #109, May 29, 2016
Sponsored Paper of the Week: Konnyaku Washi Sampler from Washi Arts
Konnyaku is powdered Devil’s Tongue root, a natural plant starch that, when mixed with water and applied by brush to Japanese kozo …
The Sunday Paper #97
Sponsored Paper of the Week: Mingei Paper from Washi Arts
Washi Arts is excited to introduce you to another special Japanese paper – Mingei. This is a laminated paper, used in Japan for book covers. The …