The Paper Home by Labeena Ishaque, hardback published by Jacqui Small. ISBN 978-1-906417-01-7, price 18.99 from www.aurumpress.co.uk

This book features a brief history of paper-making and its uses in the home. It then looks at different papers and techniques that you will be familiar with such as papier mache, piercing and embossing, weaving, cutting and decoupage. The 30 projects use these techniques to create plaited or papier mache bowls, woven brown paper trays, a woven chess set and so on. Projects have a contemporary look and this book should please people of a wide and varied age range.