CREATING DESIGNS
The method of surface painting onto paper by having an acrylic paste mixture was handed the name “paste papers” and therefore are utilized in the binding of books for cover papers and finish papers, as soon as the 16th century. Paste papers have resurgences every so often and therefore are popular again.
Marie Kelzer's Paste Papers and ArtWorks are produced by hands painting onto paper by having an acrylic paint and methyl cellulose paste mixture. The top decoration is produced using brushes, tools and household gadgets within the paint mixture. The designs are produced by governing the surface, layering patterns, pulling one paper over another and taking advantage of tools to create the patterns within the paint mixture. She uses tools, her hands, stamps, pastry rollers and combs that they purchased in kitchen and hardware stores in addition to estate and yard sales. For a glance at samplings from Paste Papers she's produced see Paste Paper Gallery and ArtWorks in this article.
For PASTE PAPER RECIPE see column for your right or scroll lower.
The designs produced from 2000-2015 happen to be compiled into Paste Paper Patterns.
8 volumes of fifty papers each.
Special Edition Books for purchase.
To buy visit Paste Paper Store .
I nspiration for that designs originate from an appreciation of repeated patterns anyway, woven materials and patchwork quilts. The dimensional layered patterns emote the emotions of tranquility and wonderment.
ARTWORKS - MATTED/Presented
ArtWorks are paste paper designs in collage form or full colored design. Each ArtWork is definitely an original artwork, matted and appropriate for framing.
Hands colored and produced by Marie Kelzer.
For full catalog of ArtWorks and Cost Contact Marie
PASTE PAPER RECIPES
1. For an easy and quick methyl cellulose paste use Elmer's Art Paste offered at Art and Hardware stores. Is available in a couple oz. package.
Mix 2 oz. contents into 1 woman. (3.8 liters) Cold water and stir for just two minutes. Wait fifteen minutes which is available. See process below.
2. This paste paper recipe is really a standard recipe. Many variations are available on the web or perhaps in books along with other publications.
To produce a design, you'll need paper, paste, paints, brushes and a variety of tools, gadgets or stamps. Despite the fact that I personally use minimal tools the patterns that result are endless.
While paste papers are usually connected with wheat, grain or flour paste I favor methyl cellulose paste. Methyl cellulose is really a synthetic-cellulose based sizing. It's available in granular form to become dissolved in cold water. It's also referred to as “wallpaper paste” and could be bought as a result however i recommend archival methyl cellulose. The result is really a flat three-dimensional design. For any more textured design make use of a wheat, grain, flour or corn paste. The next recipe utilizes methyl cellulose paste:
Add 1/4 cup methyl cellulose**** to six cups cold water. Stir having a wire whisk and let stand twenty minutes. Adding 4 cups cold water and stir intensely. Continue stirring off and on within the next couple of hrs. Let sit overnight. The mix ought to be heavy cream.
When available, pour methyl cellulose right into a plastic cup and add acrylic paint. Roughly two tablespoons paint to at least one cup methyl cellulose. Not very thin and never too goopy, but completely mixed. The end result could be stored for several weeks.
****Not every methyl has got the same viscosity. If under 4000 add less water.
3. Using ethyl Methyl hydroxyethyl Cellulose paste having a viscosity of 7855 in 1% water.
Add ⅛ cup (2 Tbls.) powder to two cups cold water. Stir having a wire whisk and let stand until thickens right into a gel. This might take 8 hrs or even more. Still stir periodically while adding 10-12 more cups water (2-4 cups at any given time). If protuberances can be found let sit more until protuberances are totally dissolved. This might have a total time as much as 24 hrs. The mix yields 12-14 cups. When fully dissolved mix with paints and follow process below.
Combine the methyl cellulose paste as directed. Add two tablespoons acrylic paint to roughly 1 cup paste.
Select a paper. Just about any paper is going to do. Different papers create completely different effects. Use top quality printing paper, Mohawk Superfine text or Neenah Classic Crest. Put the paper on the flat working surface. A table having a shellac finish enables easy cleanup having a sponge.
Utilizing a foam brush or sponge, pre-wet the paper with water or perhaps a base color to unwind it. Spread the paste/paint mixture around the paper having a foam, soft brush or sponge. Spread additional layers on the first layer to create patterns or make use of your fingers, various sizes of combs, kitchen/hardware tools, stamps or perhaps a brayer with designs reduce it or string wrapped around it. Splatter on paint mixture making pulled papers with two papers or perhaps a single paper folded over onto itself, patterned papers having a distinct repeated design or freestyle papers.
If you want a design you earn have a notebook from the colors used and particular tools and steps used to offer the pattern. For design ideas, go to the library, book shop or even the internet for bookbinding, paper decorating or design topics.
Dry paper on the drying rack or lay over newspaper or kraft paper spread on the ground. When dry, to flatten, place paste paper sheets between masonite boards having a weight on the top.
To safeguard the paste paper surface from abrasion spray by having an acrylic spray or brush having a gloss medium.
