answersLogoWhite

0

Papercrafts

A sub-category on the tools, techniques and projects of these papercrafts: paper making; paper folding; Origami; paper cutting; card making; scrapbooking; quilling; paper piercing; rubber stamping; embossing, and more.

364 Questions

When was first Halloween card made?

1900 or shortly before. There are several examples from 1903 and 1904.

What is papier -mache?

The Word 'Papier Mache' Papier Mache (French for "chewed paper") is believed to have got its name from French workers in London papier mache shops who did just that! Whether this is actually true or not we shall probably never know. The manufacturers didn't seem to mind this idea being put about - possibly because it gave them the chance to hide their true methods and recipes, some of which little is known about even today. Definition of Paper Mache: A material, made from paper pulp or shreds of paper mixed with glue or paste, that can be molded into various shapes when wet and becomes hard and suitable for painting and varnishing when dry.

What is the average height of a floor lamp?

The average height of a floor lamp typically ranges from 58 to 64 inches (about 147 to 163 cm). However, some designs can be shorter or taller, with options available that go as low as 48 inches or as high as 72 inches. The ideal height often depends on the intended use and the overall design of the room.

How much do surf instructors earn?

This answer is dependant on location.

Typically in the USA instructors have a day job and instruct in the evenings. A wellk engaged instructor in Florida can expect somewhere in the range of 18 to 24000 a year depending on how many classes they can manage in a month.

How do you make a paper mache mummy case with a lid?

go on a diffrent website and fid out for yourself go on wikianswers.com nnnnnnnnnnnnnonoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is a Bristol paper the same as a sulfite paper?

No, far from it. Bristol paper is a lower quality grade of paper as well as having a different purpose.

Bristol paper is a heavy paper and is usually made by layering or laminating papers together to the desired thickness. It takes its name from Bristol, England where this paper was first made, originally from rags. Sulfite paper is made from sulfite wood pulp. The pulp is pressed and bleached with chemicals until brilliant white. Because of this, sulfite paper is perfect for use as photographic paper as well as glossy brochures, books and other projects where reproducing images is important. The sulfite paper is able to render color and clarity extremely well thanks to its chemical treatment when being made.

Why is origami important to Japanese people?

Origami is one of many examples of skills valued in Japan that combine simplicity with beauty, Others include calligraphy, the tea ceremony and flower arranging. Origami represents the Zen like ability to fold a piece of paper into a complex three dimensional object. The skill comes in doing the folds without error and with adeptness of mechanical perfection that allows the figure to be exactly constructed. The art comes from doing the creation of the object from an intuitive understanding of the shapes that can be created without recourse to instruction books or guidance.

In the west we think of origami as the mechanical process of taking a piece of paper and following a set of complex instructions until the result indicated is reached (more or less)

In Japan origami is the ability to see the finished figure in the paper and fold it the way the paper must go to realize the shape.

This ability parallels the Japanese approach to life and is another example of the perfection we all strive for.

What is coffee-can lid?

A coffee can lid is just that, a lid that cap a tin of coffee grounds or beans. In older cans and more high quality grades of coffee, the can and lid are made entirely of metal. Modern convenience and mass production usually sees coffee can lids now made of plastic, much like a peanut tin lid, complete with a peel-back metal seal.

The Ancient Egyptians used to trade. What imports did they collect?

leopard skins, giraffe tails,monkeys,cattle,ivory, ostrich feathers and eggs, gold,oil. also they traded horses

How many different origami figures are there?

There is no recorded answer. New origami is created everyday. Sorry i cant help you with that.

How do you make a paper mache mountain if your school is in Manhattan and you are unable to get chicken wire?

Just use cardboard as the base. Cut slightly triangular sections of cardboard out of a cardboard box and tape together to form a cone shape. If it is irregular so much the better as it will look more natural. Use strips of papier mache to cover the form completely. If you are making a volcano, leave the top and bottom open to do the volcano thing.

Who made the paper diorama in the film What Dreams May Come?

It is listed on IMDB that the creator of the painted theater is B.J. Fredrickson. I loved this piece! I was so hoping to actually find a print to build on my own....but alas no.

What color do you get when you mix blue and green?

There are quite a few different colours you can get when mixing blue and green, for example teal or turquoise.


Mixing green and blue paint is a lot of fun, and there are heaps of variations of blue-green that you can get.

Is quilling hard?

It depends. I've had some students who have learned the basics very quickly and easily while others have had to really work at it. But you must really learn the basics of quilling to quill well and this takes practice and lots of it especially if you're not a natural. But you can start creating things as you learn.

I've been quilling since I was 5 or 6 and I'm still learning new things. My first few months were spent learning not only how to make coils but to make them the same each time (size, shape, how it looks when it expands, etc).

How much you spend depends on what type of quiller (aka quillest or quilling artist) you are. Some quillers spend all their money on quilling strips and reference material while other want all the bells and whistles (ie Quilling Corral© or quilling template, specialized items and every tool made.).

If you're disabled some tools are helpful. When I was injured 10 years ago there was nothing in the way of adaptive tools for quilling. My husband had to invent some so I could quilling again. Don't let injury, age or any cause of disability to stop you from quilling or actually doing anything you like to do. There is a lady who is blind and quills (I know because my husband created a tool for her!). You can find such tools by putting adaptive and quilling into your search engine. To find other quilling materials put in quilling along with the item you're looking for separated by commas.

I could list the supplies you'll need but these can be found easily by doing a search. I don't use any fancy glue. I use Elmer's Glue All whch has served me well through the years.

You can quill using a wide variety of quilling strip widths depending on what you're creating. Quilling isn't just done with 1/8" or 3mm strips any longer!

Quilling has pushed the envelop and there are many types of quilling including flat pictures, dimensional quilling, 3d quilling, fantasy quilling, realistic quilling and more. Every day quilling artists are developing new techniques and designs.

You can quill using no tools, a slotted tool or the professional tool (aka needle tool). Although you can learn from a good quilling book you actually do better if you socialize with other quillers (either online or locally) in a quilling support group. A good group to join it Quillers at Yahoo Groups. There are other online groups I belong to but quillers is a really good one. Another option is to join a quilling guild. with guilds all over the world you're sure to find one near you. Just put in the search engine quilling guild.

I'm not going to talk about specific techniques for quilling as there are plenty of articles online that do this. Just put in quilling techniques or how to quill or even quilling hints.

There are many sites online that sell supplies and there are tons of free resources too. Just use your search engine to find them. Want to see pictures of quilling? Put in quilling, picture or quilling, photo. I find using the singular helps locate more items.

Are you looking for resources? Again the search engine is a great help. Use quilling resource and see what comes up.

Quilling is an art form that can be married (used with) many other art forms. So move out of your comfort join and try something new. You may be surprised that there is a quilling artist in you just screaming to come out.

What can you do with old business cards?

you can turn them into paper airplanes and then you can use them as a made up game cards or add them to a game and make your own rules those are a couple of things you could do but not exactly al of them there is alot more you could attack people with them

How do you make a origami star?

go to YouTube and type the question you ask and lots of videos will come out.

How do you make a paper phone?

When I was in the 3rd grade when I came up with this.

Take a sheet of normal notebook paper.

Fold it in half hot dog style

Fold over a two inch space and keep doing that like a fan

Cut off the excess paper

Color and design your phone