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All About WASHI
Posted by Hazel Brooks on
The term "washi" comes originally from two words- "wa" meaning Japanese and "shi" meaning paper. Traditionally therefore washi is Japanese rice paper tape. It usually has a slightly translucent quality and a low-tack adhesive. Washi tapes are so incredibly versatile. People use them in all kinds of craft projects and in journalling etc. I use them to seal my paper bag parcels as they are easily removed to open the package without leaving residue. They are also great for: *taping pictures or artwork to a wall *wrapping around a plain tealight to pretty it up *making little flags with cocktail...
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