Orizomegami
All levels | 12 min 35 sec
Introduction
00:47
Color
01:29
02:41
Fold
03:07
03:22
Conclusion
01:09
Taught by Jody Alexander
Orizomegami is the Japanese art of decorating papers by folding and dipping them into pools of natural dyes. By folding the paper in a variety of ways, patterns emerge which are reminiscent of stained windows and depending on the number and placement of the folds, you can create more complex patterns.

Learn how to sew the bindings Jody shows as her samples in her Japanese Side Sewn Sketchbook class. 
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • "Student grade" Japanese lightweight paper
  • cupcake tin
  • food coloring or india inks
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Use the Japanese art of coloring paper
  • Create different folds for a variety of patterns

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on Orizomegami
  • 5 HD video lessons you can accesso online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by artist Jody Alexander
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Orizomegami Reviews
626 users recommended this class to a friend
drc536
Fabulous painting technique. Can't wait to try it!
10 hours ago
 
Rita Melgert
What a great way to make gorgeous papers. I loved making papers with the gelli plate, but this is such a awesome way for very colourful papers. Have to try this with foodcoloring that I still have for dyeing yarn. Now its the papers turn to get some colour. And now I finaly can test my Japanese papers that i just bought...for making colourful papers with paints and ink.
May 3, 2024
 
Jacquie Keer
Such a clear explanation. And a simple technique with lots of possibilities...can't wait to try this.
April 23, 2024