Paper Illuminated: 15 Projects for Making Handcrafted Luminaria, Lanterns, Screens, Lamp Shades and Window Treatments

Create glowing, three-dimensional home furnishings with handmade paper. Helen Hiebert shows you how to use paper to craft textured lampshades, patterned window treatments, and stenciled room dividers that gently diffuse light and fill your home with a stylish warmth. Discover techniques to make your paper more interesting, including piercing, layering, and crayon batiking. With easy-to-follow instructions and full-color photographs of 15 stunning projects, you’ll be inspired to explore the endlessly exciting possibilities of mixing paper and light.