Japanese Paper Craft by Aya Nagaoka

Learn the art of Japanese papercraft with 30 projects for making your own notebooks, journals, keepsakes, and useful paper accessories. In Japanese Paper Craft, author Aya Nagaoka introduces traditional bookbinding and paper construction techniques through practical projects that combine thoughtful design with everyday function.

The book begins with an introduction to essential tools and materials, followed by basic techniques such as folding, gluing, constructing book spines, and sewing bindings. From there, the projects are organized into three categories: writing, organizing, and archiving.

Make your own sketchbooks, flip books, scrapbooks, document folders, and other paper goods. Each project includes step-by-step photographs, detailed diagrams, and guidance on choosing the right materials and tools.

With projects suitable for beginners and more experienced paper crafters, this book is a useful reference for anyone interested in bookbinding, Japanese design, or making personalized stationery and gifts.

• 30 papercraft projects organized into writing, organizing, and archiving

• Instructions for basic bookbinding and paper construction techniques

• Step-by-step photographs and detailed diagrams

• Guidance on selecting tools, papers, adhesives, and other materials

• Projects include notebooks, sketchbooks, scrapbooks, folders, and keepsakes

• Suitable for a range of skill levels

Subject: Japanese papercraft, bookbinding, handmade stationery, and paper construction