paper carving art

What is paper engraving? As the name suggests, it means making holes in paper. This is a very ancient handicraft art, and now this ancient handicraft art is beginning to be recognized by people again. Paper engraving is a method of decorating paper by puncturing it with a needle. It often achieves the effect of artistic expression by making a series of small holes with certain shapes and shapes.

Paper engraving requires very few tools. Paper, a paper engraving pad, and a needle or tool with a needle are all you need. Of course, you'll also need some basic styling styles as templates. You can purchase templates or design them yourself.

When you first start making, you can start with the simplest one, such as a circle, a heart shape or a rectangle. As you become more proficient at paper carving, you will be able to create larger or more complex shapes. If you don't want to design the pattern yourself, there is actually a better way, which is to use the old picture books around you to make templates. Of course, there are many good-looking patterns and styles on the Internet, and they are all good resources.

The making of paper engraving is simple and elegant. You can make a heart shape on a golden card, and then spread it on the surface of a white card. This looks very good~ Of course, paper engraving can also be made. As complicated as parchment (paper lace), it depends on your preference. Paper carvings can be used alone as decoration, or they can be cut out, or paired with gouache, watercolor or carvings, and the effect is great.

The following is a brief introduction to the production process of paper engraving.

1. The first thing is to choose the pattern and style.

2. Then select the paper and card you want. Card stock is much better than thinner paper. It would be better if it is kraft paper or parchment paper, but it is recommended to just use ordinary cardstock in the beginning.

3. Then put the cardstock and pattern you selected on the paper cutting mat. You can buy paper engraving pads, but the most convenient way is to use an old mouse pad. Foam board is also an upper choice. Any mat that can protect your table from damage will do anyway. Tape the design and card together so you can begin carving. When you are carving the paper, you will find that the holes punched through by the needle are divided into upper and lower holes. Some people like to use the upper part as a model, and some people like the lower part. This depends on personal preference.

4. When carving the paper, it must be even so that the shape will look good. When finished, remove the tape and template and your work is complete! Next, you can continue to use some other auxiliary means to modify it, or you can maintain this simple beauty.

As for the needle for paper engraving, if you have a needle for making Pajmen, you can use it directly. If not, you can also try to make it yourself. Pass the end of the needle into an eraser or pencil. Thats it. Now you have basically understood what paper engraving is and how to make it. The most important thing is that it is not complicated. Here is the good news waiting for you to finish it!

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