The Complete Photo Guide to Paper Crafts: *All You Need to Know to Craft with Paper * The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Paper Crafters * ... Instructions for More Than 60 Projects

212 Pages·2009·208.97 MB·English

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The Complete Photo Guide To
Paper Crafts
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C O N T E N T S
Introduction 6
SURFACE DECORATION 8
Techniques 9
PUNCHING 14
Punching Projects 15
PAPER PIECING 22
Paper Piecing Projects 23
FOLDING 26
Folding Projects 27
COLLAGE 46
Collage Projects 48
MOSAICS 54
Paper Tiles 55
Mosaic Projects 56
WEAVING 64
Weaving Projects 65
STITCHING ON PAPER 76
Hand Stitching 77
Machine Stitching 79
Stitching Projects 82
PAPER CUTTING 90
Cutting Techniques 91
Paper Cutting Projects 92
QUILLING 102
Quilling Techniques 103
Quilling Projects 105
JOURNALS 114
Journal Details 115
Journal Projects 118
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DECOUPAGE 130
Surfaces and Papers 131
Techniques 132
Decoupage Projects 134
SCULPTING 138
Sculpting Projects 139
PAPIER-MÂCHÉ 152
Simple Formula 153
Papier-Mâché Projects 154
BLENDED AND MOLDED PAPER 162
Blended Paper 163
Blended Paper Projects 165
Molded Paper 170
Molded Paper Projects 172
Templates 174
Index 206
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Introduction
Hands down, the most common material used
by artists and crafters worldwide is paper.
It is familiar, user-friendly, and inexpensive.
Paper can be cut, coiled, punched, glued,
blended, molded, layered, folded,
sculpted, and stitched.
Papers
Strolling through the paper aisles at a craft supply store or
specialty paper craft store will reveal overwhelming choices
of papers with solid colors and printed designs. Paper comes in
a wide variety of weights and textures, too, which is an added
enticement to paper crafters.
Mulberry paper is made from the bark of mulberry trees.
Lightweight and organic in appearance, embedded
strands of fiber make it strong enough to stretch and
mold. It is favored by card makers for its beautiful
feathered edge and is available in a rainbow of
colors. Look for mulberry paper in craft and art
supply stores.
Vellum, also available in craft and art supply stores, is a brittle,
semi-transparent paper with a satin finish. Its polished surface and
crisp cut edge lend it to formal applications such as wedding invita-
tions. Use care when adhering it to any paper substrate. Vellum is not
porous and therefore adhesives which are applied to the reverse side
will show on the finished side. It is best to use small inconspicuous
squares of double-sided adhesive.
Cardstock, sometimes referred to as cover stock, is the same
weight as business cards and greeting cards.
Most porous papers have a grain or a north/south orientation. During the manufac-
turing process, the tiny cellulose fibers of the paper pulp are aligned parallel to each
other. To achieve a smooth folded edge, bend with the grain of the paper.
Before folding medium- to heavyweight paper, score it by running a dull knife along
the edge of a metal ruler. This creates an indentation that determines the fold line.
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Cutting tools Adhesives
Paper will dull the blades of your scissors. If you are working If you are making heirloom scrapbook pages, use adhesives
with fabric and paper, use two pairs of scissors and dedicate that will not discolor the paper or cause it to become brittle or
one pair to fabric, and one to paper. To sharpen your paper to disintegrate. Products that are labeled as being archival will
scissors, cut through fine sandpaper several times. not damage your paper or your photos. Archival adhesives are
available in tape or spray form.
Paper will also dull the blades of your craft knife, and trimming
with a dull blade will result in ragged edges. To achieve clean Using spray adhesive to attach paper to paper is fast and con-
edges, change your blades often. Protect your craft table when venient. Be careful to cover craft tables with newspaper before
using a craft knife by using a self-healing cutting mat. Use a spraying the adhesive because the spray covers a wide area.
metal edge ruler as a cutting guide and hold it firmly as you
pass the knife along the edge. When cutting heavy paper, don’t There are many projects that require double-sided adhesive.
attempt to cut with one pass and heavy pressure. Instead, make This product is available in sheet or tape form and is recom-
several light passes with the knife. mended for areas that require a tight grip. Cutting tape is faster
than cutting sheets, but sheets can be trimmed to any shape or
configuration. The adhesive will stick to your scissors, and will
quickly build up along the blades. Clean your scissors often
with steel wool or use scissors that are coated with a
nonstick surface.
A D H E S I V E S F O R P A P E R C R A F T S
Adhesive Uses
spray adhesive for large shapes of lightweight paper
rubber cement for large shapes and those used to block out and define backgrounds
double-sided adhesive for medium- to heavyweight papers
glue dots for irregular shapes and accents
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S U R F A C E D E C O R A T I O N
There are many ways to texturize, color, or alter the appearance of paper to
give it unique characteristics for whatever purpose you have in mind. With
acrylic craft paints, watercolor paints, colored pencils, or chalks, you can use
many of the same decorative techniques you would use for other craft materials.
Try these ideas or experiment with other decorative techniques.
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