Paper is the ideal artistic medium for creativity. Incredibly versatile and accessible, it can be almost magically transformed into unique, beautiful three-dimensional objects. This book is the definitive introduction to the history of paper and techniques of papercrafts. Over 125 traditional and contemporary projects accompanied by over 700 color photographs and diagrams show how to make an astonishingly array of objects, including an elegant tray and a gorgeous lamp base. The instructions include creative and beautiful ways to recycle old newspapers, magazines, cuttings, scraps and cardboard into a collection of useful and stunning paper objects. The book explores the history and varieties of paper, from cardboard to handmade paper, as well as the materials and equipment used in papercrafts.