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    Fabrigami: The Origami Art of Folding Cloth to Create Decorative and Useful Objects (Furoshiki - The Japanese Art of Wrapping)
    Fabrigami: The Origami Art of Folding Cloth to Create Decorative and Useful Objects (Furoshiki - The Japanese Art of Wrapping)
    Fabrigami: The Origami Art of Folding Cloth to Create Decorative and Useful Objects (Furoshiki - The Japanese Art of Wrapping)
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    Fabrigami: The Origami Art of Folding Cloth to Create Decorative and Useful Objects (Furoshiki - The Japanese Art of Wrapping)

    By Jill Stovall, Scott Wasserman Stern and Florence Temko

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    Fold decorative origami objects out of cloth with this easy-to-use origami book.

    Fabrigami is the Asian art of folding fabrics to create three-dimensional objects ranging from the practical to the whimsical. Like paper, there are countless beautiful fabric designs to choose from, but only fabric has the virtue of being extremely durable.

    Fabrigami began as origami legend Florence Temko's final project. Everyone knows that origami is the art of paper folding, but Temko had begun experimenting with folding fabric to make objects that are just as beautiful but more lasting than paper. Sadly, Temko passed away before the book was completed, but her collaborator, Jill Stovall, continued their work. Now, Stovall--with the help of Scott Stern, a rising young star of origami--brings Fabrigami to print for everyone to use and enjoy.

    This origami book begins by presenting instructions on how to treat fabric, so it holds a shape when folded. Then Stovall shares a series of fun craft projects with simple origami-style diagrams that you can use to make a range of lovely objects. Stiffening the fabric requires some practice, but the folds are all easy enough to be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.

    Cloth origami projects include:
    • Fan-tastic Fold Earrings
    • Evening Wine Coat
    • Florence's Hexagon Box
    • Cloth Kimono Card
    • Pleated Peacock
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTuttle Publishing
    Release dateDec 24, 2013
    ISBN9781462913428
    Fabrigami: The Origami Art of Folding Cloth to Create Decorative and Useful Objects (Furoshiki - The Japanese Art of Wrapping)

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      Fabrigami - Jill Stovall

      PREPARING THE CLOTH

      Fabric Selection

      Most light cotton or cotton blend fabrics work well for the stiffening and folding process. Very delicate and slick fabrics such as silk can stain and don’t fold well. Very coarse or heavy fabric, like corduroy or velvet, should also be avoided. Many quilt stores sell a variety of pre-cut fabric squares that are popularly known as fat quarters. These packages give you a nice selection of complementary colors and are very reasonable in price. Other wise, you should cut fabric to your required square size before treatment.

      Remember to use caution with scissors and cutting utensils.

      Stiffening the Cloth to Hold

      Your objective is to apply stiffening agent to the fabric that will allow it hold the fold. Your choice of product is largely determined by the project and what you expect from the fabric. A project with many complicated folds requires a light but stiff coating of a liquid adherent. You can choose from several commercial stiffening products like a spray starch or a specifically made brand product like Stiffy. Easier folds can be achieved by bonding fabric with fusible web products, such as Wonder Under. There are many new machines such as the xyron available for cutting and bonding as well.

      Some scrapbook stores make laminating and sticker machines available for customer use during certain hours of the day.

      These commercial products are available in most craft stores. Remember to read instructions and use adequate ventilation.

      Iron Out the Details

      Any wrinkles in your square piece of fabric should be pressed out using a press cloth and warm iron.

      Getting wrinkles out is much easier before treatment.

      SECRET FORMULA and

      Liquid Adherent Instructions

      The secret formula came about as our test team sought the formula for the easiest, cheapest, and most reliable liquid adherent product. The fabrics used for the projects in this book were treated using the following formula:

      Secret Formula

      • 4 cups (1 liter) water

      • 1 cup (250 ml) Elmer’s Glue-All

      You will be able to treat about a yard of material with this combined amount.

      Materials List

      • Cotton or cotton blend fabric

      • Fabric stiffener or SECRET FORMULA

      • Water

      • Large bowl for mixing and dipping

      • Whisk or fork to stir

      • Iron

      • Cutting Tools

      • Hanging rack or a clean slick area for drying the cloth (Plastic garbage bag or tinfoil can be used)

      Step 1: Cut and iron your fabric

      Step 2: Prepare the Formula

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