What Is Chiyogami Paper?

Chiyogami paper is an exotic paper from Japan. The fine detail and lustre of this exquisite hand screen printed paper is unrivalled. The Japanese Chiyogami paper is also known as Yuzen Washi Paper. This paper is synonymous with Japenese style and quality. It was originally developed as woodblock prints to decorate accessories for the home. The designs of Chiyogami paper is inspired by the bright textiles from the Edo period (1603-1868). The papermakers from the countryside were inspired by stylish ladies from Kyoto. 

The first thing that is done while creating a Chiyogami sheet is printing each colour individually. Each pattern can have a maximum of 4- 5 colours. Each sheet needs to be dried between applications and only after the first colour is dried up, the next colour is registered with fine precision. The base sheet is a machine-made mixture of Kozo and Sulphite. Though Chiyogami paper is light in weight, it has a strong and good wet strength which makes it perfect for bookbinding, origami, box making, collage and card making, covering furniture and even walls. At Kami Paper, we provide you with a range of Chiyogami papers online in Australia. To view our exquisite collection visit https://www.kamipaper.com.au/collections/chiyogami-paper or call us +61 3 9419 5735.

Omg! The Best Handwritten Cards in Australia Ever Are Here!

Ever felt that you need to do something for the special people in your life? Do you feel that you have no time to show the people you care about how much they mean to you? Are you looking for something that would value your relationship with your loved one? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect product for you and that is  Handwritten Cards. In today's world, everything has become automated. Practices like handwritten cards are something that is a personal and heartfelt gift for all occasions. You can build meaningful relationships through these cards. 

At Kami Paper, we provide you with an opportunity to give your loved one the "ULtimate Surprise". Make a statement with our handwritten cards in Australia using specialty paper, real ink, envelopes and classic stamps. We take out all the hassle and leave your recipients with an indelible feeling of being cherished and validated with a simple hand-written card. Our process of your handwritten cards is very simple. You just need to select your card online and provide a message. We prepare your card, envelope and stamp and in a week you would have made someone incredibly happy with our handwritten card. To view our extensive collection of cards visit https://www.kamipaper.com.au/collections/kami-write or call us on +61 3 9419 5735.

Origami for children

Recreational paper-folding we now know as Origami has been around for over a thousand years. In Japan, the craft began shortly after the arrival of paper in the sixth century, though the name "Origami" wasn’t adopted into common usage until the 1800s.

While cutting was traditionally a part of origami, most modern practitioners—often called “folders”—eschew cutting (although it continues to be used in the Rokoan style of connected cranes).

Making models from paper can require very few resources and take mere minutes to fold. Complex designs, on the other hand, can take hours to complete.

We've been sharing the joy of paper-folding lately and the videos below are some of the Origami models we taught at our local school.  They are great for kids between 6 to 12 years-old and beginners in general.

Tutorials By: Shona (Melbourne Origami Club

HOW TO MAKE AN ORIGAMI HOUSE

HOW TO MAKE AN ORIGAMI PENGUIN

HOW TO MAKE AN ORIGAMI DOG HEAD

What are the Benefits of a Personalised Guest Book?

Personalised Guest books have now become a trend. The most extraordinary thing about these is that they can be customised with beautiful covers and personal brand logos. These can even be loaded with pictures or welcoming notes by the owner.

Guest books are an important part of any event. These are used to store information of all the attendees at your function. Not just this, these also contain comments and feedback sections to give you a proper idea of how your occasion was perceived. While the most common use of these is at weddings, even corporates are increasingly using these at their gatherings.