The Art of Contemporary Woven Paper Basketry

Explorations in Diagonal Twill

Dorothy McGuinness

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Schiffer Publishing Ltd
01 February 2022

Ropework, knots & macrame

Using hundreds of strips of paper at a time, strips that are cut 3 millimeters wide with a pasta cutter from watercolour paper painted with acrylics, McGuinness weaves in original ways that build unique and intriguing forms. Her creations, whether baskets or sculptural art, exude energy and elegance. Here she shares for the first time, in fascinating photos and practical text, how to weave several basket shapes in diagonal twill, including instructions in undulating twill. Explore new structural forms: weaving multiple woven units together, asymmetrical corners, and multiple-stepped corners in tandem that add structure to the work. McGuinness demonstrates how to create several rim treatment finishes for the baskets. Next, learn some different ways to incorporate a sculptural element into your work. You'll also explore how various colour patterns in the base will weave up on the sides of the basket. Throughout, she encourages you to search your own interests for ideas to incorporate.

AUTHOR: Dorothy McGuinness has been weaving sculptural baskets using diagonal twill for over 20 years. She utilises watercolour paper and acrylic paints as her medium. She has gathered extensive basketry knowledge from 30 years of learning and exploring various basketry techniques.

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A new kind of art: paper strips painted and woven to create sculptural, elegant works .

Practical principles and techniques for skilled basket makers and paper artisans .

Using paper and paint for weaving means you can give your creations a completely new direction

400 colour and b/w illustrations

By: Dorothy McGuinness
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 229mm,
Weight: 907g
ISBN: 9780764362132
ISBN 10: 0764362135
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 February 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Contents 1. Materials Switching to Paper Papers Paints Preparing the Paper 2. Techniques Diagonal Twill Mad Weave Finishes 3. Structures Asymmetry Stair Steps Multiple Starts 4. Exploring Concepts Math/Geometry Color Patterns

Dorothy McGuinness has been weaving sculptural baskets using diagonal twill for over 20 years. She utilizes watercolor paper and acrylic paints as her medium. She has gathered extensive basketry knowledge from 30 years of learning and exploring various basketry techniques. dorothymmcguinness.com

Reviews for The Art of Contemporary Woven Paper Basketry: Explorations in Diagonal Twill

I can vouch for the beauty of her work as I had the pleasure of seeing it at a museum exhibit... there's no doubt in my mind that the book will be gorgeous too. - All Things Paper--All Things Paper