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Iris Folding for Paper Lovers!

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Iris Folding for Paper Lovers!
Swap Coordinator:isabellasnow (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:3
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:February 20, 2010
Date items must be sent by:February 28, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Fellow Swappers!

This is a technique I've been wanting to try out for awhile now and hopefully so have you. I found a website with free patterns and instructions http://www.handcraftedgreetings.com/iristmpl.html and thought it would be great to make one of these designs for your partner. Designs included are Hexagon, Pentagon, Square, and Triangle. Select one of the designs and create it for your partner. I'm asking that your design measure at least 5" square, but can be larger if you like. Check your partner's profile for preferred colors and then go crazy!

Iris folding began in Holland, where the artists used to use the inside of patterned envelopes for their designs. It is common to use lightweight paper now, or magazine pages--anything that strikes your fancy. The designs sort of "spiral down" and are just plain NEAT.

So....requirements are:

One (1) iris-folded hanging for one (1) partner

Use one of the 4 designs featured in the website (web address listed above) The website also features easy-to-use instructions for newbies to iris-folding

Check partner's profile for color preferences

When finished, attach a ribbon (or other hanger) so your partner can immediately display your artwork. If you choose, you may further embellish the hanging, but don't go overboard--the focus should be on the beautifully folded paper!

Mail on time!

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Discussion

sewcrazy 02/ 2/2010 #

do we have to use the plain shapes, there are so many cute patterns to use?????

KizzyMama 02/ 8/2010 #

that's what I was wondering. These are just templates to make the design. usually you put a cut out of say a bird over the design. Well not exactly the procedure but when you look at it that is what appears to be the method.

RedVelvet35803 02/13/2010 #

These are good ones to start with, I have been doing this for about a year and love it.

KizzyMama 02/16/2010 #

Too much going on right now. Neat idea though. I will be looking for future rounds

DragonWatcher 02/17/2010 #

The hanging is going to be flat? (do you have a picture of what you mean?) I only used iris folding for handmade cards ;)

wickedred 02/19/2010 #

you know this tech can be done with metal and ribbon

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