The Iris Folding Way
Have you been wondering what to do with all the Chanukah wrapping paper that has accumulated over the years? Put that unused wrapping paper to good use by making your own Iris Folding Chanukah Cards.
Iris Folding is a technique that originated in 20th century Holland. Colored or patterned papers are folded and cut into strips. The folded strips are then taped into place over a pattern, creating a spiraling design that resembles the iris of an eye or camera.
Originally, Dutch crafters cut their strips from used envelopes. No need to purchase supplies.
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For the rest of you, we hope you’ll enjoy seeing our finished Chanukah cards!!!
We will be making dreidels and Star of Davids. Please register at least one day in advance. Patterns will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the class.
For questions or help accessing the class, please contact learning@nershalom.org.
Ellyn Lazar, longtime member of Ner Shalom has been a "crafter” for most of her life. She has taught kid's crafts at Ner Shalom, and at a Girl Scout day camp for several years. Ellyn started Iris FoIding only a year ago and has been non-stop ever since. She created Iris Folding Hebrew letters for "The Letters of Creation" class and is now designing original patterns.
Basic Materials needed:
Chanukah or any other kind of wrapping paper, magazine pages or origami paper (3 different patterns or colors that look good together)
Construction paper, colored copy paper, or white copy paper
Ruler, scissor, pen, or pencil
Invisible tape
Something special (special paper, photo, sticker, button) for the Iris
Chanukah stickers, sequins, or ribbon
Glue stick
Enhanced Materials, optional for serious or courageous crafters:
Card Stock (this is heavier than construction paper)
Removable tape (for example painter's tape)
Exacto knife or precision art knife
Cutting art mat, cardboard, or something to protect your table when using an art knife.