Cut and Fold Paper Textures: Techniques for Surface Design

Paul Jackson is a paper artist, teacher of university-level design courses, and the author of more than thirty popular paper art and craft books. His newest title, Cut and Fold Paper Textures: Techniques for Surface Design, features a dozen techniques that are quite easy to master - no origami or paper engineering skills are required.

Cut and Fold Paper Textures

This paperback book contains 128 pages, 254 illustrations, and is a pleasure to thumb through... there are many inspiring examples of each technique.

Cut and Fold Paper Textures - Introduction Pages

You'll learn about twisted paper string, weaving, layering, coiling, tearing, bending, incising and lifting, crumpling, pleating, cutting pleats, stippling, and translucent surfaces.

Cut and Fold Paper Textures - Sample Pages

Samples of each topic are provided in white paper, as well as papers of different colors, weights, and textures. You are shown examples by art students and professional designers who use the techniques to make clothing, furniture, jewelry, artwork and homewares.

Twisted Paper Jewelry by Dana Bloom
Twisted Paper Jewelry - Dana Bloom (Israel)
Photo: Leonid Padrul, Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv

I enjoyed this recent interview with the author on the Papercrafter Magazine blog: Paper Talk with Paul Jackson.

Paper Shoes by Ida Rak
Altered Shoes - Ida Rak (Israel)
Photo: Leonid Padrul, Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv

And now the worldwide giveaway! Three winners will receive a copy of Cut and Fold Paper Textures from Laurence King Publishing.

Papercut Mandala by Geoff Nees
Incised Mandala - Geoff Nees (Australia)

To enter on this blog post, simply leave a comment. Note that Blogger does not allow me to see the email address you type into the form with your name, so you must include an email address within your comment in order to be contacted if you win. If spam is a concern, type it this way: janedoe at gmail dot com

Ceiling lamp of acrylic and paper
Acrylic and Paper Lampshade - John Lewis Partnership (UK)

You may also enter on Instagram if you have a public account. Enter at one or both places by the end of Saturday, April 15, 2017. Three winners will be chosen at random and announced on this post and on the Instagram giveaway photo as soon as they have been notified. Good luck!

Congratulations to Anna Harris, @brandideziel and @lisajaystudio, winners of the giveaway!


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  1. soursugarApril 10, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    Oh my look at that butterfly lamp... this book looks fantastic! I would love a copy! [brandideziel at gmail dot com]

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  2. M. B. KargerApril 10, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    Whoa! Super cool! I'd love to win a copy of this book. Does it come with a few hours of free crafting time, too? ;)

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  3. Brenda ShrevesApril 10, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    I would LOVE to win this book. I have been trying to do quilling and always wonder how else I can use wonderful, beautiful papers. Thank you for the giveaway. rocknutzaz at yahoo dot com

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  4. Cosmo DKApril 10, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    Heavens - does Paul Jackson have enough time to make another wonderful book? yes, I would love to be the winner. dianekaygelder at gmail dot com

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  5. The Queen of Fifty CentsApril 10, 2017 at 11:17 AM

    I've been admiring Paul Jackson for years. This new book looks delicious!
    mrsdog at hotmail dot com

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  6. UnknownApril 10, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Oh my! This looks indispensable to paper crafters! I am sarahking11 at yahoo dot co dot uk

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  7. Kaja TomalikApril 10, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    I like Paul Jackson books and I like paper projects :) kajatomalik at gmail dot com

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  8. InkApril 10, 2017 at 1:04 PM

    I've love to give one of those lamps a try! ingrid dot ink dot karlsson at gmail dot com

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  9. Jess BurnsApril 10, 2017 at 1:08 PM

    The mandala looks a little like a rose window; reminds me of some paper craft "stained glass" kit I had has a kid.

    jhunsberger (at) gmail (d0t) c0m

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  10. NancApril 10, 2017 at 4:06 PM

    Awesome!
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  11. Anna HarrisApril 10, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    Looks amazing. I would love a copy. annaharris888 at Gmail dot com

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  12. EkaterinaApril 10, 2017 at 7:02 PM

    I'd like a copy too ;)
    email: art at kusudama.me

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  13. BronwynApril 10, 2017 at 7:51 PM

    I never ceased to be amazed by paper artists.
    bronwyn dot mitchell060 @ gmail dot com

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  14. AnonymousApril 10, 2017 at 8:39 PM

    I love Paul Jackson's work. I am happy he has published so many recently. Would love to get this one!
    Leslie

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  15. LeslieApril 10, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    What an inspiration! cervidae at hotmail dot com

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  16. UnknownApril 10, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    I love Paul Jackson's work! Hope I get the chance at this book! papergirlnct at gmail dot com

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  17. DianeApril 10, 2017 at 10:55 PM

    so many papers and new ideas ... so little time. Would love to see this book!
    deicher at pdidesign dot com

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  18. RinApril 11, 2017 at 1:21 AM

    I love his books! I would love a copy of this. andalineguan at gmail dot com

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  19. lulu_maApril 11, 2017 at 3:37 AM

    Finally, a worldwide giveaway! Hoping that I'm lucky enough to receive one!
    maxiangru at gmail dot com

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  20. AnonymousApril 11, 2017 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful design work—so clever.
    ksukeena at yahoo dot com

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  21. Karen Brooks ArtworkApril 11, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Thank you Ann, for sharing information about the new Paul Jackson book. I love his work and I know that it will inspire new ways to create in paper. karen@karenbrooksartwork.com

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  22. HalfWhitApril 11, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    Pick me! Pick me! Would love to try my hand and exercise my patience with the beautiful creations!

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  23. HalfWhitApril 11, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    Oops! for got email hafwhit@gmail.com

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  24. UnknownApril 11, 2017 at 12:08 PM

    Wow Paul Jackson is one of my favourite paper engineer! Thanks for sharing this. Would love to have one :)
    vanessa.yusuf.lim@gmail.com

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  25. ziraApril 11, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    I would love to have this book. zira.felicitari @ yahoo dot com

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  26. AnonymousApril 11, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    What a fabulous compilation of ideas and photos! I'd be thrilled to win this book.

    cyoshi5909 at aol dot com

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  27. Not Just Hungry (T)April 11, 2017 at 12:54 PM

    I had recently tried a cut and fold technique for making a pinwheel motif on a greeting card. This book however seems to cover topics more than just cut and fold. I would like to read its various topics in more details and would really value the giveaway. pvandanaraox at yahoo dot com

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  28. ladykimlopezApril 11, 2017 at 3:23 PM

    I am brand new to crafting with paper and i think this book would just open up so many ideas for me!!!! klopez at gracelandcemeteryinc.com

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  29. AliciaApril 11, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    I think everyone is in love with that butterfly lamp...including me!! Love your blog, please enter me. Alicia @ calangel58@yahoo.com

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  30. ZahraApril 11, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    I am into this! Would love to explore and learn!
    Zmurtaza@gmail.com

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  31. WendyApril 11, 2017 at 7:10 PM

    What a gorgeous book. Thanks for the chance to win it! 🍃❤️📚🌿 wendyunderscoreearthboundathotmaildotcom

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  32. dragonswingApril 11, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    It never ceases to amaze me what creations can be made from paper.I would love to win this book.
    dragonswing15137 at yahoo dot com

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  33. AnonymousApril 11, 2017 at 9:38 PM

    Does he cover joomchi? Does he cover paper spinning ? I can't wait to see! zia at whidbeynet

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  34. CathyApril 11, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    It would be great to win this book!

    Cathy
    bellycat209 at gmail dot com

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  35. jcApril 12, 2017 at 12:19 AM

    Great giveaway, thank you.

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  36. jusaweecatnapApril 12, 2017 at 12:32 AM

    Fascinating work, very varied. Looks like a wonderful book.
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  37. AnujaApril 12, 2017 at 5:57 AM

    What a lovely book to have!
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  38. AnonymousApril 12, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    Nice. Love the book.
    bjudelee at yahoo dot com

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  39. Sushma PApril 12, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    I used to refer Paul Jackson books for some of my academic projects, his books are great source of inspiration.
    sushart4 at gmail dot com

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  40. MeganApril 13, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    Interesting book, would love to flip through for ideas.

    megandurant at gmail dot com

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  41. Heather AlexanderApril 14, 2017 at 2:40 AM

    heather_alexander17 at yahoo dot co dot uk

    looks beautiful! Love incorporating paper engineering into EVERYTHING

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  42. AnonymousApril 14, 2017 at 1:19 PM

    Looks amazing! Charlielbest at gmail dot com

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  43. LindaApril 15, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    What a beautiful book, full of wonderful ideas. I would love a copy (maisiemma@gmail.com.

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  44. GillApril 15, 2017 at 3:32 PM

    this looks such a great book!
    gillwatson87 at gmail dot com

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  45. Ann MartinApril 16, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    The giveaway has ended. Thanks to all who entered!

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  46. KimMay 22, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    Beautiful! Even though the give a way has ended lol!!

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  47. DebAugust 29, 2017 at 7:23 AM

    Your work is beautiful!!!! I love paper sculpture, but you have taken it to a whole new level. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.....email:debo1260@yahoo.com

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