Master Class "Bricks paper"

Sometimes, in the manufacture of cards, frames or albums for photos, you need a brick background. You can, of course, be printed on a color printer photo of a brick wall, and use the background, but there is another way, which gives a very realistic brick texture.

necessary material

For the manufacture of "brick wall" will be required:

  • remnants of textured wallpaper, or scrap paper, a suitable color. Here is an example of suitable wallpaper and scrap paper for bricks;
Master Class "Bricks paper"
Master Class "Bricks paper"
  • the basis for which is necessary background. The foundation is better to take the gray, then the distance between the bricks will be similar to the solution;
  • scissors;
  • "Crystal Moment" glue.

stages of work

Wallpaper or paper are cut into strips of width about 5 - 6 mm (the strip can be any width, it is necessary only to consider the aspect ratio of the bricks, for plausibility. brick size 12 * 6 * 24, i.e. its thickness is less than 4 times the length).

Master Class "Bricks paper"

When the width of the brick 5 - 6 mm, its length is about 2 - 2.4 cm. No need to cut right on the line every brick! Elements cut approximately, and optionally even to observe a right angle, although it is desirable.

Master Class "Bricks paper"

Starting at the bottom, on the basis of row upon row of "laid out" bricks. It is advisable to smear glue each item, but you can apply the adhesive on one row and paste it quickly.

Master Class "Bricks paper"
Master Class "Bricks paper"

Carefully cut off all got out of the foundation blocks, they can be used further for the beginning or the end of the series.

Master Class "Bricks paper"
Master Class "Bricks paper"

When the invoice is ready, you can decorate it. To do this, arrange the middle of the cards in the form of the window frame, and on the inside attach photo suitable for interior theme.

This postcard will look something like this.

Master Class "Bricks paper"

But examples of works where the texture was used.

Master Class "Bricks paper"

Be creative, and be happy!