WASHI TAPE WASHI TAPE 101+ IDEAS FOR PAPER CRAFTS, BOOK ARTS, FASHION, DECORATING, ENTERTAINING, AND PARTY FUN! Courtney Cerruti For Matt © 2014 by Quarry Books First published in the United States of America in 2014 by Quarry Books, a member of Quayside Publishing Group 100 Cummings Center Suite 406-L Beverly, Massachusetts 01915-6101 Telephone: (978) 282-9590 Fax: (978) 283-2742 www.quarrybooks.com Visit www.Craftside.Typepad.com for a behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world! All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the copyright owners. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned, and no responsibility is accepted by the producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. We apologize for any inaccuracies that may have occurred and will resolve inaccurate or missing information in a subsequent reprinting of the book. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN: 978-1-59253-914-7 Digital edition published in 2014 eISBN: 978-1-62788-037-4 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cerruti, Courtney. Washi tape : 101+ ideas for paper crafts, book arts, fashion, decorating, entertaining, and party fun! / Courtney Cerruti. pages cm ISBN 978-1-59253-914-7 -- ISBN 978-1-61058-037-4 (eISBN) 1. Tape craft. 2. Gummed paper tape. 3. Masking tape. 4. Japanese paper. I. Title. TT869.7.C47 2014 745.59--dc23 2013038949 Design: Rita Sowins / Sowins Design Photography: Matthieu Brajot Printed in China Contents INTRODUCTION > WHAT IS WASHI TAPE? ... 9 > WORKING WITH WASHI TAPE ... 10 > WASHI TAPE STORAGE ... 14 WASHI TAPE PROJECTS > ON PAPER ... 17 > ON GLASS & CERAMICS ... 33 > AS DÉCOR ... 41 > AS FASHION ... 55 > FOR CELEBRATIONS ... 59 > FOR KIDS ... 71 > FOR EVERY DAY ... 93 > IN THE OFFICE ... 107 > SEASONAL ... 113 RESOURCES ... 124 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ... 126 ABOUT THE AUTHOR ... 127 INTRODUCTION Washi tape is a low-tack, decorative paper tape that can (and should) be used on everything! The word washi refers to the Japanese paper from which the tape is made. Known simply as masking tape in Japan, this decorative tape is slightly transparent and removable, making it a popular choice for all types of art and craft applications. While washi tape originated in Japan, it is now made throughout the world. Changes in style and quality come with this variety of manufacturers. The majority of washi tape rolls have either a solid color or a pattern, measuring ½” (1 cm) wide, with a satin finish. You can also find tape in thinner and thicker widths, in metallic and neon styles, as well as with glossier finishes. MT, a leading washi tape manufacturer, recently launched a 9