How to spin tissue paper into yarn
October 5, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under eco projects & green projects & recycling craft, spinning
I’ve had lots of requests for a video on how to spin tissue paper into yarn, so today, I made this video tutorial.
photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
I have to apologize
for a mistake
that I made
when I was
making the video.
I have been
plying yarn
like mad, and
I always spin it
counterclockwise
when plying yarn. So, I kind of was running on ‘automatic’ and just kept spinning counterclockwise, which is not a problem, as you can spin tissue paper yarn either clockwise or counterclockwise.
BUT… I said I was spinning clockwise, when I wasn’t. So, doh, brain function.
photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
Actually,
ahem.
The entire
video is
rather ‘casual’!
My husband came
into the studio
as I was shooting
the video, which
sent the dogs into
orbits of exultant and noisy delight.
And, at the end of the video, I whalloped into the camera stand and sent it careening. Oops….. ah well… c’est la vie!
It may be wonky, but it still shows you how to upcycle tissue paper into rather spiffy yarn.
Here’s the video:
Hi Noreen. I saw this and thought it might inspire you. Take care.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3066668/0~6006558~6007186~6007187?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6007187&P=1
Thanks William
Isn’t that gorgeous!
Huh, never thought of that before. I would use it for the admittedly not terribly exciting wrapping of gifts, instead of raffia. You could really match the “raffia” with the other wrappings well using this, and could maybe even use parts of paper I trimmed off for it. Thanks!
Hi Katherine
Yes! that would be gorgeous!!!
And, besides it’s so much fun!
oh i just love this, i have always wanted to learn how to spin. this is now saved in my bookmarks so i can try it out!
Hi Fairysparklz
I am so pleased that you like it!
Hope you’ll have fun with it!
OMG Noreen,I can’t believe …..!!
Yarn from tissue paper….I had no idea how to spindle
it is a inspiring work …thank you Noreen.
Thank you so much. Swapna! There is so much that you can do with the tissue paper yarn….
http://www.blisstree.com/hankeringforyarn/handspun-upcycled-tissue-paper-yarn-flowers/
Fun!
Noreen, as wonderful as always. I love hearing you; it’s almost like visiting. And I’d seen the spinning paper yarn as a class on your website and thought it sounded like fun. Now you’ve made it easy–even having never spun, it looks doable.
love you
Hi Jorel
Spinning paper really is fun… of course, a little video is not a replacement for a full workshop, in which all kinds of magic unfolds, but it’s an invitation! Grinning from ear to ear!
What fun! I can’t wait to try this and use it in my weaving! Thanks! (Loved the doggies)
-Perry-
Hi Perry
The dogs are my close and constant companions, so they are frequently involved in videos! LOL
And, yes, the paper yarn is great in weaving, and knitting, and crochet, too, of course!
OK, I tried it and it’s actually as easy as you make it look. I’m having some trouble with joining my strips but I know I’ll get it figured out. Thanks again for another creative spark!
Hi Jorel
Hurrah! The joining gets really easier and easier…. it’s just finding the rhythm of it.
Hope you have fun with the yarn!