Art of Contemporary Woven Paper Basketry: Explorations in Diagonal Twill

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. SELLING POINTS: . 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