Learn to Fold, Pleat and Twist Paper with MAC Member Debbie Gallas

Together we’re going to explore the wonders of a Paul Jackson design. With some basic supplies and a few folds and snips, this magical structure will come to life before our very eyes! One side of our paper ends up looking woven, and the other side will have nine elements popping off of the page. You can write on it, draw on it, frame it, make it into a card.... Once you learn the basic concept, the possibilities are endless. Come fold with me!

Supplies

• Paper (with contrasting sides).

  Please choose a paper that is text weight or lighter. You can use printer paper (with one side plain and one side printed with text or a photo), scrapbooking paper (NOT CARDSTOCK), a calligraphy practice page on marker paper, or even a page from a magazine or calendar (one side with LOTS of color and the other side with text or a contrasting color). You choose! The paper size should be around 8-1/2 by 11”. Feel free to use 9 x 12, 8 x 10, etc. You get the idea — we just need a rectangle.

  
  (What if it’s the last minute and you need a sheet for this demonstration? Don’t despair. Grab a sheet of copy paper and scribble with your markers or crayons on one side. Voila! You’re ready to join us for the fun.)

• Scissors (small, pointy, sharp would be ideal)

• Pencil

• Fine-point black marker

• Eraser

• Ruler

• Bone folder (old gift card, butter knife, ...)