Many masters lately addicted to needlework pergamano style. So is the art of drawing on paper labels and images with the help of special tools. In technology has its own characteristics and embossing varieties. The history of occurrence of parchment craft rooted in the XV century, but today is a skill very popular and elegant products are in demand.
The history of occurrence
Parchment craft has a long history, but it has gained popularity recently. In the Middle Ages people were masters of this art form, because in the period of the book were made of rawhide. The material was so strong, that some publications have survived to the present day.
The first paper was invented in the small Turkish town called Bergama. During the processing of animal skins, someone noticed that they are an excellent material for writing. After a short period of time, the demand for them has increased, so it was decided to create a real parchment paper. But even after that for making church missals used the skin, and in some religions do it today.
In the XVIII century the product in pergamano technique became popular in secular society. But jewelry is made not religious subjects, and a variety of images, patterns and colors.
They were presented as a gift to mark a location, or a hint of warm feelings. Later this art once again been unjustly forgotten.
The second revival of the art occurred in the XX century. Nuns from South America began to teach the art of their pupils. After that, one of the students published a book detailing a master class, and opened several circles, which taught people make beautiful souvenirs, towels and other items. Through this art back to Europe.
After reviewing the history of the parchment crafting, stamping species must also be considered. But before you start to work, you need to prepare the tools and materials. To create a product in the style of parchment craft will need:
- tracing paper, its density should be between 150 g / m²;
- embossing pencil, he will need embossing material;
- prikel pencil, through which holes are made in the paper;
- Manicure scissors;
- dense mat;
- wax crayons;
- special patterns, through which the transfer pattern or design on the work surface.
You may also need to paint or color ink, if you plan to make a colorful composition. You can then proceed directly to the manufacture.
In technology, parchment craft, you can create different products, ranging from the banal greeting card and ending with an original photo frame or even a beautiful picture on the wall.
kinds of stamping
Features of technology lies in the fact that the paper is able to change the color in the fold, as well as punching or stamping. There are several ways to obtain the desired pattern:
- Perforation means drawing on paper, small holes with the help of a special device, it has many variations and is considered one of the most popular techniques. Punctures are carried on the front side of the sheet.
- Embossing is performed by stretching and subsequent deepening of tracing paper, causing it to become brighter, forming a beautiful pattern. It is possible to use different tools, from and will depend on the final design. embossing technique is performed in the last instance, a special soft mat is required to create the pattern.
- Stimpling is a separate kind of embossing. This technique is applied on the underside of parchment paper, a special pattern is applied to the tool, at the end of which is located a thin needle. Take the piece of paper, it should be a little push, and then make a quick TAPPED perforation. The closer to each other is a hole, the more beautiful will look like an ornament.
- Cutting. With it you can beautifully decorate the product decorative elements give it lightness. But the carving to really look spectacular, you need to efficiently and accurately make a perforation. This will require sharp tools and good lighting.
The process begins with the creation of cards vectorization, it needs to transfer the pattern lines on a sheet of paper with ink, and then draw a fold line white pencil.
Then you need to cut around the pattern created on a path. You can do this a special tool, which is designed for stamping. At the end you need to paint the picture. As a result, should get a delicate base. Having trained on simple elements, you can proceed to more complex options. For example, to make a panel or a beautiful picture frame.
