18. Fringed Paper Raffia Wall Hangings
Layered fringes made from kraft packing paper and raffia cord yield large, tactile wall hangings that soften modern, hard-surfaced rooms.
- What This Idea Means: An eco-friendly alternative to woven macrame wall hangings using shredded, combed, and fringed paper materials.
- Materials Needed: Brown kraft paper roll, paper raffia ribbon, natural wooden dowel or branch, hot glue gun, wide-tooth comb.
- How to Make It:
- Cut long strips of kraft paper and finely slice fringe lines along the bottom two-thirds of each strip.
- Layer and glue the fringed strips horizontally across a supportive paper backing sheet.
- Knot lengths of paper raffia cord around a wooden hanging dowel using lark’s head knots.
- Blend the fringed paper layers into the raffia cords and trim the bottom into a clean chevron or curved profile.
- Tips & Variations: Dip-dye the lower tips of the paper fringe in diluted black or indigo watercolor for a subtle, modern ombre finish.