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PapierKunststo is a German-language online portal that focuses on the art of paper crafting, including paper folding, quilling, collage making, and paper marbling. The site provides step‑by‑step tutorials, video demonstrations, downloadable patterns, and a forum where users can share completed projects, techniques, and troubleshooting tips. It also offers a curated shop that sells specialty papers, adhesive tools, and instructional books.

The portal was founded in 2013 by textile designer Anna Mayer, who combined her background in printed textiles with a passion for paper art. Mayer launched the website to offer high‑quality, accessible instructional material for both beginners and experienced crafters. In its early years, the site focused mainly on hand‑folded cards and simple paper sculptures, but it expanded to include digital tutorials and expanded collaborations with local paper art exhibitions.

Content on PapierKunststo is organized by project type, skill level, and medium. Each tutorial includes a detailed materials list, a chronological set of instructions, illustrative photographs, and optional video footage. The comment section allows real‑time interaction among users, facilitating peer review and community feedback. The portal has a membership option that grants access to exclusive masterclass videos and a digital library of pattern files.

By 2020, the site had accumulated over 200,000 registered users worldwide and received praise from craft magazines for its clear visuals and practical approach. The website has partnered with the Papiermuseum Hamburg to host annual workshops and has been cited in several academic studies on contemporary craft education. Although the site has not been subject to major controversies, reviewers note that its reliance on proprietary downloadable content has prompted some concerns about accessibility.