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PAPER CRAFTS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this the module, students should be able to:
1. Identify and examine the nature and types of different paper crafts;
2. Determine basic tools and materials used in creating paper crafts; and
3. Interpret a sample paper craft procedure and recreate it.
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module will tackle more on paper craft, one of the many types of
handicraft. Tools and materials essential for paper crafting will be discussed, as well
as that of the many designs and techniques involved in paper art. Origami and Paper
Quilling are given emphasis on this chapter since they are inexpensive and can
utilize recycled paper. This lesson expects to develop if not harness innate skills of
Technology students. Students are encouraged to make use of the internet and
utilize the web as much as they can to enhance learning.
PRELIMINARIES
CONTENT
PAPER CRAFTS
The word “paper” comes from the term “papyrus,” which is the material used
by Egyptians for paperwork. This creation dates back to the third millennium BC.
Paper as we know it today was invented in China around 105 AD. This advancement
opened up a world of possibilities for creating with paper. The types of paper
available and techniques for crafting have evolved over time.
Paper craft is a collection of crafts using paper or card as the primary artistic
medium for the creation of two or three-dimensional objects. Paper and card stock
lend themselves to a wide range of techniques and can be folded, curved, bent, cut,
glued, molded, stitched, or layered. Papermaking by hand is also a paper craft.
Paper crafts are known in most societies that use paper, with certain kinds of
crafts being particularly associated with specific countries or cultures. In Caribbean
countries paper craft is unique to Caribbean culture which reflect the importance of
native animals in life of people.
In addition to the aesthetic value of paper crafts, various forms of paper crafts
are used in the education of children. Paper is a relatively inexpensive medium,
readily available, and easier to work with than the more complicated media typically
used in the creation of three-dimensional artwork, such as ceramics, wood, and
metals. It is also neater to work with than paints, dyes, and other coloring materials.
PAPERMAKING
Papermaking is the process of
creating matted sheet with the goal
of making paper or cardboard. It is
documented that paper making was
invented in China as far back as
105 A.D. Originally papermaking
was done by hand but now-a-days it
is created by machinery.
DECOUPAGE
Decoupage is a type of surface
decorating that is done by applying
many cutouts of material like paper and
then layers of finish are applied on top
to seal it. The word “decoupage” comes
from the Middle French term
“decouper”, which means “cut from
something”.
PAPERCUTTING
sheets are used depending on the design wanted. The oldest paper cut object is a
circle that is from 6th century China.
IRIS FOLDING
PAPER EMBOSSING
Paper embossing the technique of
raised designs in paper. The design
appears to be three dimensional.
The opposite of this is debossing
where the design appears to sink
into the paper.
QUILLING
Quilling is the process of using paper
strips to decorate. This is done on items
like boxes, cards, books, jewelry and
more. The paper strips are shaped in
different ways like curled, rolled, and
stacked to create a three-dimensional
effect.
PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
Papier-mâché is a material made out of paper
pulp that is mixed with adhesive like glue or paste.
The material is then shaped into whatever object
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desired. The term “papier-mâché” comes from the French word “papje mɑʃe,” which
means “chewed paper.”
PAPER MODEL
A paper model is a model constructed
out of thick sheets of material like
paperboard and cardstock. The first
paper models were found in Europe
during the 17th century. This art is
traditionally done by hand but these
days, we have technology like 3D
printers to easily print off a fully formed
paper model.
PARCHMENT CRAFT
Parchment craft (which is also known as
pergamano) is a paper craft art that
involves embossing decorative designs on
parchment paper. It is believed that this art
form originated during the 15th and 16th
century in Europe.
CALLIGRAPHY
Calligraphy is a type of artistic
handwriting that involves using a broad
tip tool that helps to create variations in
thickness of the lines written. The term
“calligraphy” comes from the Greek
word “kalligraphos” which means “a
person who writes beautifully.”
CARDMAKING
the craft of hand-making greeting cards
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I. ORIGAMI
HISTORY OF ORIGAMI
The technique of paper making introduced into Japan by China during the
early seventh century, underwent considerable changes in its manufacturing process
in Japan, giving rise to a type of ―washi‖ paper possessing dual qualities of resilient
sturdiness and softness which prevents tearing when it is handled, Washi, a unique
and distinct type of Japanese paper kindled many forms of cultural creativity, among
them origami.
Unfortunately, it is not clear when origami in Japan first originated, However,
well-regulated lifestyle came with the advent of samurai society which gave rise to
the art of paper folding for practical and formal purposes. From the onset of the
Showa period (1926-1989), the art has rapidly passed into oblivion, but a vestige of
its former use can still be seen in the noshi, a decoration of folded red and white
paper attached to a gift.
Origami made to assume concrete shapes of, for example, a crane or boat is
regarded as origami for pure enjoyment. It began to be made sometime around the
beginning of the Edo period (1600-1868) which coincided with an age in which mass-
produced, low-priced paper came to be widely used by the people.
During the Genroku era (1688-1704), origami of the crane and several
varieties of boats used as designs on clothing became fashionable, and it was also
reproduced with great frequency in Ukiyoe prints. Origami rapidly came to have a
wide following during this period.
About a hundred years later, books and printed matter devoted exclusively to
origami were published, creating a diverse and advanced form of origami. They were
not only a form of children's amusement, but also a form intended for adults. Many of
these origamis were difficult to make because they incorporated many complicated
steps.
The technique of paper making was introduced into Europe in the twelfth
century producing a distinct form of origami. However, origami was not taken up by a
large number of people as it was in Japan.
Not only are there now many imaginative and novel origami creations, but its
educational worth and immense potential have been also reconsidered and
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There are simple tools used in Origami since most of the technique is folding
except for some complicated design. There are different kinds of paper used in
Origami but a sturdy paper will just do. We can use colored paper of the magazines
and catalogue and paper we want to recycle.
1. Paper
Paper is the only true requirement of origami. There are a few different types
of origami paper, but for beginners, the standard thin kind (easy to find in craft
shops) is perfect.
Many origami models require paper of a specific size or ratio, not just a
square.
So, having a ruler and pencil in your kit is a must. Other cutting tools, such as
a cutting knife with a mat, are useful, but not essential.
3. Scoring Tool
This tool
scores a
clean line to
create a fold
without
damaging
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the paper. This can be super helpful when using thicker paper to make lovely
straight lines and crisp corners.
To score a fold, take your ruler and place it where the fold needs to be. Grab
your scoring tool and drag it along your ruler as if drawing a line with a pencil.
It’s best to start by scoring lightly, as often that’s all you need to create a fold
line.
This tool is traditionally made out of animal bone, but these days you can find
many that are made from plastic, metal or wood. Basically, a bone folder
takes the place of your fingernail when flattening a fold.
You might already have some items around your home that can be used as a
folding tool, like letter openers, plastic knives or clay shaping tools. You can
use anything that’s easy to hold and knife-shaped with a smooth, blunt edge.
5. Glue
Although many origamists try to stay away from glue, there are some
renditions of the artform that actually require it, such as golden venture
folding. This form of origami connects multiple little modules to form a larger
3D piece of art.
Glue’s also handy, of course, for attaching your origami creations to greeting
cards or hanging them up as mobiles.
A run-of-the-mill glue stick will work great with your origami. You can also use
double sided tape, if you’re glue-averse.
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SUPPLIES
16 sheets of square paper
Pencil
Glue (optional)
All sheets of paper should be the same size. Textured paper works best;
however, plain printer paper is just fine.
PROCEDURE
1. Start by folding a petal
module: Fold a piece of
paper in half, moving the
bottom edge up to the top
edge. Crease well.
Fold the top left and right corners diagonally down to align with the central crease.
Fold the top section down to the bottom edge.
4. Next, fold a leaf module: Start by making an S shape with the paper. The idea
is to divide the paper into thirds. Shift the paper backward and forward until you have
perfect thirds.
Squash the S shape so the paper is folded into thirds. Unfold the paper. Leave small
pencil marks at the top of each crease.
As an alternative to
this step, grab a ruler
and pencil (optional:
calculator): Measure
the length of your
paper with a ruler.
Divide the length of
your paper by three.
15 centimeters, you would divide by three and leave a small mark at 5 centimeters
and 10 centimeters.
Now fold the left edge of the paper up toward the second pencil mark, and then
fold again toward the right edge. Your paper should be divided into perfect thirds.
6. Open the top flaps away from the center, like doors. Rotate the paper 180
degrees. Fold the
bottom edge up to the
top edge and crease
well.
7. Fold the top section down, squashing those corner folds. Flip the paper over
to the other side, from left to right.
Fold the top left and right corners in diagonally toward the center crease. Fold
the top edge down to meet the bottom edge.
8. Repeat steps four through seven until you have eight leaf modules. When
you're done, you should have a
total of eight petals and eight
leaves.
You might want to use
glue when assembling the
flower and leaves, depending
on your paper. Thicker textured
paper will hold together better
than thin slippery paper.
Assemble the flower by
starting with two of the petal
modules. Insert the bottom left
corner of the right petal inside
the flap on the left petal.
Turn them both over together. You'll see that there is a flap there too—insert
the left petal's corner flap into the flap on the right petal.
9. Repeat the last step until you have four petals assembled. Do the same thing
for the four remaining petals, so that you have two sets of four assembled petals.
The right one's upper left corner should be over the top of the left one's upper right
corner.
Insert the flaps as before. Carefully flip over your flower. You might find the flaps
are already in place. If not, tuck them in.
It can be a little tricky to get the petals together. Glue helps a lot if you are
struggling.
II. QUILLING
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Paper quilling is the art of cutting paper into long thin strips, rolling and
pinching the pieces into different shapes, and then gluing the shapes together to
form decorative art. Paper quilling projects can be used to decorate cards, boxes, gift
bags, picture frames, or even be made into 3D stand-alone art pieces.
HISTORY OF PAPER QUILLING
The origins of this artwork are not known. Some people believe that quilling
was started in China after the invention of paper, and others think the craft had its
origins in the 13th century. Nuns would imitate the iron decoration that was used as
metal ornamentation in home decor. They would roll strips of gilded paper cut from
books. The paper filigree designs were then used to decorate books and religious
objects.
1. Slotted Tool: This tool is a handle with a comfort grip that has a slotted metal
piece at the top to insert your paper strips and then twists them into circular shapes.
This tool makes it easier to control and roll your paper strips.
2. Tweezers: Tweezers are handy for holding your quilled shapes together while
you are applying glue.
3. Needle Tool: The needle tool is a handle with a comfort grip that has a needle
on one end. This tool is useful for applying glue to the ends of your paper strips.
4. Circle Sized Ruler: This handy tool is a ruler that has various sized holes in
the middle. Place your rolled paper coil into a hole and get an accurate
measurement.
5. Curling Coach: This tool is similar to the sized circle ruler. It makes the job of
curling paper easy. It is especially useful when used in conjunction with the slotted
tool.
6. Crimper Tool: This tool adds some crimped texture to your paper strips.
Crimping adds interest to your quilling design.
7. White Glue: Most quillers use ordinary PVA glue.
8. Paper Quilling Strips: Precut paper designed especially for quilling can be
bought online or at your local craft store. The advantage of using pre-cut paper is that
your paper strips will always be the same width and of course you will also save time
when using this type of paper.
PAPER TYPES
Quilling paper is available on the consumer market in over 250 colors
and dimensions. It can be divided into various categories, like solid-colored,
graduated, two-tone, acid-free, and other assorted parcels of quilling paper. It is
available in various dimensions, such as 1/8”, ¼” and 3/8" or 3mm, 5mm, 7mm, and
10mm paper parcels, 5mm being the most widely used size.
Acid-Free
As the name clearly indicates this is a paper that is completely acid-free. The
quality makes it an outstanding choice for making scrapbooks, rubber stamping, and
creating frames for pictures. It assures your project will last a lifetime, without any
side effects on the framed picture or album.
Graduated
This type of paper provides an exceptional look to decorative quilling projects.
The edges have a solid color that gradually fades to white. When using a graduated
paper, a quilling ring begins with a dark shade but ends up being faded to a lighter
side. On the contrary, some graduated papers begin as white, or a lighter shade, and
then slowly fades into a solid, darker color.
Two-Tone
This is another important type of quilling paper. It is quite similar to the
graduated quilling paper in its use. The look consists of a concrete color on one side
and a comparatively lighter color on the other side. With two-tone paper the color
remains the same, however, the intensity of the color is different. The main use of
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this quilling paper is to provide a desired level of softness to the quilled subject. It
possesses the capacity to quill many papers in a single spiral.
NOTE: If a quilling tool is hard to come by, check out this video tutorial on
“How to make your own quilling tool at home”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhiqXdRi6D0
3. Eccentric Coil
Roll a loose coil;
Pull center of coil to edge
and glue in place.
4. T
e
a
r
Drop
Roll a loose Coil;
Pinch one side of coil to a
point to shape a tear drop.
5. Shaped Tear Drop
Roll a closed loose Coil;
Pinch one side of coil to a
point. Bend point slightly
to one side.
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6. Tulip
Roll a closed Coil;
Hold coil in fingers and using thumbs and index fingers gently press into
3 points making middle point slightly higher than ends.
7. Half Circle
Roll a closed loose coil;
Hold coil in fingers and
gently press top with
thumbs until approx.
1/3 of coil is indented
10. Rectangle
Roll a closed coil;Pinch
both sides of coil to a point
(marquise);
Pinch two more points
approximately 1/3 distance
between first two points
11. Shaped Marquise
Roll a closed loose coil;
Pinch both sides of coil to a
point. Bend points slightly in
opposite direction.
12. Triangle
Roll a
closed coil;
Pinch one
side of coil
to a point
(teardrop);
Pinch two more points equal distance from first point to top of curve.
13. The Holly Leaf
Use a rolling pen to roll it into a circular petal and use the white glue to
glue the ends together (as
shown in the picture);
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2nd, use tweezers to make a holly leaf with the circular petal
14. Diamond
Pinch both sides of coil to a
point (marquise);
Pinch two more points between
first two points (square);
Press one set of opposite points
slightly toward left and other set
of points slightly toward the
right.
2. V Scroll
Fold strip of paper in halves;
Roll each end outward toward the fold in paper.
3. S Scroll
Roll one end
to paper
toward center;
Roll other end
in opposite
direction
toward center.
4. Heart Scroll
Fold strip of paper in halves;
Roll each end of paper inward toward fold in paper.
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5. C Scroll
Roll each end of paper in same direction toward center of paper.
PAPER
QUILLING FLOWER
BASKET
1. Take a 10 inches long quilling strip and coil the entire piece using the slotted
quilling tool.
2. Take out the coiled strip out of the tool carefully.
3. Allow the coil to loosen up a bit by itself.
4. Press any one side of the loose coil to form a teardrop shape. Glue the open
end of the strip to secure the shape.
5. Similarly create more teardrop shapes. For each flower we’ll be using 6
teardrop shapes.
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6. Now take a green colored quilling strip and create a loose coil with it.
7. Press any one side of the loose coil
8. Press the opposite side of the previously pressed side of the loose coil to form
a basic eye shape. Glue the open end of the strip to secure the shape.
9. Similarly create more basic eye shapes for the leaves. Use green colored
strips.
10. Use yellow colored strip to create semi-loose coils; Create 1 for each flower.
11. Take brown colored strip to create loose coils. These brown colored loose
coils will be used to create the basket pattern.
12. All shapes ready? Take a piece of white stationary paper; gather all the
prepared strips and craft glue.
13. To create the flower pattern glue 1 yellow semi-loose coil and then glue any 6
teardrop shapes around the coil to complete the flower pattern.
14. Create the other flower patterns; keep the flowers adjacent to each other. I
created 3 flowers on the bottom row and 2 flowers on the top row.
15. Glue the leaf patterns in between the flower patterns; Use the brown loose coil
patterns to create the basket.
16. You can use small coil patterns to fill the gaps between the flowers and the
leaves. Add any other details as you wish.
17. Allow the glue to dry and done!
REFERENCES:
DepEd K12 Basic Education Curriculum TLE Learning Module Handicraft Production
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_craft
https://www.craftsglossary.com/paper-crafts/
https://www.craftsglossary.com/types-of-crafts/
http://origami.island-three.net/basics.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origami
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/modular-origami-lotus-flower-4142801
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https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/origami-4162885
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hb1Lt1XdRk
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/the-art-of-paper-quilling-4046023
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/getting-started-quilling-for-scrapbooking-2960703
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilling
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2948-basic-paper-quilling-shapes-instructions.html
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/easy-paper-quilling-patterns-4174901
https://www.shesaved.com/2018/08/paper-quilling-flower-basket.html/
Prepared by:
MELIZA P. YAMBA, LPT
FACULTY, INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
2020