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Post by brad on Apr 18, 2024 7:21:49 GMT -6
When I make a copper tray, I will first print the etching design out on paper, cut it out, then crease at the fold/bend lines and corners. It has made me think of the that vintage craft of coating collages of cigar bands, and other ephemera, in the form of trays and other notions. I believe they used shellac back then? I was wondering if I printed out on heavier paper or photo paper, I could coat the paper trays to make them a durable item? I know ink jet is highly intolerant of water/moisture. And laser toner is very tolerant of water, virtually water proof. I would appreciate any information and suggestions. brad   |
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Post by caeterle on Apr 18, 2024 12:26:18 GMT -6
I know there were paper mache trays coated in shellac that were made in Japan. I just watched a video about shellac making the other day, so interesting.
Paper is still used for Japanese lacquerware today (as is wood).
I don't know how thick the paper is, though, or how many layers they use.
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Post by brad on Apr 18, 2024 12:31:42 GMT -6
Cat, I remember school art periods where we paper mache'd and shellac'd what we made. One I did ok on, was we blew up round balloons and tied them off. Then we covered it with many layers of soaked newspaper strips, then added legs and snouts and ears to make a pig. shallac'd it then painted them with tempera paint. I was so proud to take home to mom, which forced her to display it. In time objects like that usually met a cruel end, by me or my brothers. Brad
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Post by caeterle on Apr 18, 2024 12:34:42 GMT -6
We didn't shellac ours in school, we just painted them, thickly, lol! I can't remember making more than one, though.
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Post by Sophy on Apr 18, 2024 21:01:54 GMT -6
I remember doing the paper mache balloon thing in school too. For the paper trays, I think resin would work to make it durable.
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Post by brad on Apr 19, 2024 9:32:11 GMT -6
I remember doing the paper mache balloon thing in school too. For the paper trays, I think resin would work to make it durable. Sophy, I will check available resin products. Thank you, Brad |
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Post by Irith-Rita on Apr 20, 2024 12:24:46 GMT -6
The design is beautiful. As I don't use resin, perhaps Dawn can give further advice on it.
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