Mariët from Studio ML shares photos of how to make these paper balls and a template.
Some information about the background and naming of Triskele Globes by Manja from Hattifant.
I recorded the findings of Paula Beardell Krieg about these structures (but not her instructions and template). There are a lot of links to other people who have made these and looked at the maths involved.
A thorough tutorial by Golden Hands using different types of papers.
Make a beautiful paper hat with coloured paper or newspaper. You can also make a paper basket with the same method. Videos by Ksripriya Kanigolla
Lydia Maria Child (1833) describes how to make ornamental spills, paper feathers and tendrils.
History of paper spills by historian Margaret Highland.
A book by Pauline Johnson (1958) step by step instructions, illustrated in black and white.
Instructions by Dorothy Costas from Treasury of Arts and Crafts | Paper Projects for the Elementary School (1977).
Another early example of a Windmill Loop technique to make paper tassels.
Excerpt from an origami book from 1989 by Paul Jackson and possible lead into the history of Windmill Loop.
Vintage 1965 “How to Create Gum Wrapper Sculpture” by the Clark Gum Co. 8 page booklet featuring the Gum Wrapper Art of 13 year old Robin Halprin.
As of 2022, Gary’s chain is more than 100,000 feet long or 19 miles long (that would be about 30 kilometres).
An easy-to-make project that has a variety of uses from pocket poetry to creative research presentations. By Joy Suarez from Materials for the Arts.
Make a 3D poinsettia/ Christmas star out of wrapping paper. Video by Lotti.
Ruti Ben Dror uses various reclaimed papers to make bowls, boxes and pots. Article by by Helen Morgan.
Don’t throw it out – fold it up! Make fun and functional origami out of your spare paper with this easy origami book. A book of 25 projects by Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander, includes DVD.
Instructions by Diana Durkes, referring to folding instructions by papercrafty.
Part of a project to map carbon use in the creative sector – to understand the process from the perspective of its environmental impact. Catriona made her own paints and paper to create five artworks to illustrate a qualitative approach to mapping the carbon footprint of the project.
How to make paper rods which can be used for all sorts of building projects- video by Paula Beardell Krieg
Darcy Turner shows how the Newspaper Rolling Machine can make solid sticks out of 5 sheets of newspaper and wallpaper paste. They can be cable tied together to make chairs strong enough to sit/stand on, other furniture and sculptures. The machines are available to buy or rent in London. Also – how he makes a chair out of the sticks.
Darcy Turner offers two cool tools – a fork to make paper sticks for sculpture, and a rack to make cutting tape quick and easy.
Amazing folded flowers made from folded used lottery tickets that Alexlockwood finds on the ground in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York.
A couple of examples of a ‘planar net’ using windmill loop. Much of Alison’s work utilises hexagonal mesh structures and complex mathmatical forms. I was interested in her background of weaving with bamboo.
Diagram instructions of 8 point star by Javier Caboblanco.
Photo instructions of how to make an origami 8 point star by Qunying
By M Kocureck I wouldn’t have thought of weaving around a plastic object for shape and strength. I wonder how it would wear?
by Lois Walpole The paper strips are each wrapped with polythene before plaiting, , the strap is from an old camera and the button is a key from a defunct laptop.
Beautiful and powerful. French-Canadian papercut artist Myriam Dion. These images are from 2013 as I prefer her earlier work.
I like the simplicity of this idea. Project by the by The BBB Craft Sisters
A collection of a few sources of instructions for making the modular units to create truncated Dodecahedrons and Icosahedrons.
Beautiful paper lampshade – I like the comment “Isn’t that a great alternative to typical Ikea paper balloon lamps?” Video in Spanish – by Papelismo.
Sewn magazine cover into envelope. By Cintia, My Poppet Makes.
Another great envelope. This one uses A4 paper and has a place to tuck the flap in, so it is reusable. Video by Julia DIY – Easy origami envelope tutorial
Clear instructions, a template and lots of suggestions from Cintia from My Poppet Makes.
Lovely rosettes made out of stamps. By Helene from Denmark.
Beautiful earrings made from Teabag wrappers. by Gitte Jensen, Norway
An overview of the technique of making medallions out of paper abridged and enhanced to include the wonderful cards made by Gizella Hagedus featuring upcycled tea bag sachets.
Lovely purse – I like the proportions and colour. By Gitte Jensen
A book in Chinese with a page of instructions on Windmill Loop Weaving using paper. Can anyone help me find out the history of this technique in China?
Beautiful recycled paper baskets with photo instructions. by Cecile Cua, Taiwan
Recipe for Paper Mache by using shredded office waste paper, and used egg-cartons. by Liat Binyamini Ariel
Lovely handbag design with attractive pattern. by DIY family in Taiwan
Dog from magazines made by DIY family in Taiwan.
