washi
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- noun
- /ˈwɑːʃi/
- Specialized
- I used Freckled Fawn's Black Lace washi tape on my pumpkin and cut it into a chevron pattern that wraps around in a few different layers.
- washi paper
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Watch on YouTubeSo this is our washi tape brown bag.
- So this is our washi tape brown bag.
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This washi is made from gampi fibers, known for its strength and durability.
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So I'm just going to take the washi and lay it down.
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So I'm going to put a little bit of washi here at the bottom.
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We want to hear your thoughts on what kinds of MT washi styles she should purchase for the shop.
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There are tons of resources on Etsy for washi tape, including this shop that has it available in various colors and patterns.
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I used this tutorial to make these super-fun washi tape magnets!
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Before I go, a fun challenge to share with you on the I Am Doe blog is all about loving on that washi tape and adding it to pumpkins this season.
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I like the idea of sticking up multiple postcards (in the same color family, of course) with bits of colored washi tape.
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I also liked this idea from DesignSponge that uses washi tape to create makeshift photo frames for those of us too poor to frame everything with wood, like we're some kind of big-city millionaires.
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The artist crafted beautiful greeting cards using washi paper adorned with delicate patterns.
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Etymology
Washi comes from the Japanese parts wa meaning 'Japanese' and shi meaning 'paper', so it literally means 'Japanese paper'. It is made from plant fibers like mulberry, which makes it very strong and why artists and museums use it.