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- From: vanessa <qwerty1234567a@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:59:08 -0000
oh wow, i'm in love with pergamano, so beautiful, delicate and absolutely
fantastic, oh my, i love it, it is so easy, you can make lacy fans, lacy
butterflies, all on vellum paper or vellum card, a grid for designing on, the
starter kit is twenty pounds, you can make embellishments and delicate
intricate patterns and you don't need scissors to cut out, you just perforate
the vellum through the grid, here are lots of other methods of pergamano.
Parchment Craft, also known as Pergamano, is the art of embellishing and
decorating parchment paper (or vellum paper) through the use of techniques such
as: embossing, perforating, stippling, cutting and coloring.
Parchment Craft has been predominately used in the making of cards (religious
devotional cards, greeting cards and gift cards) but the techniques are being
applied to related items such as bookmarks and picture frames as well as
3-dimensional sculptural paper projects such as ornaments and boxes.
Historians believe that parchment craft originated as an art form in Europe
during the 15th or 16th century. Parchment craft at that time occurred
principally in Catholic communities, where crafts persons created lace-like
items such as devotional pictures and communion cards. The craft developed over
time, with new techniques and refinements being added. Until the 16th century,
parchment craft was a European art form. However, missionaries and other
settlers relocated to South America, taking parchment craft with them. As
before, the craft appeared largely among the Catholic communities. Often, young
girls receiving their First Communion received gifts of handmade parchment
crafts.
Although the invention of the printing press led to a reduced interest in hand
made cards and items, by the 18th century, people were regaining interest in
detailed handwork. Parchment cards became larger in size and crafters began
adding wavy borders and perforations. In the 19th century, influenced by French
romanticism, parchment crafters began adding floral themes and cherubs and hand
embossing.
There are many tools involved in Parchment Craft; each has its specific purpose
and use.
Mapping pen
Designs are traced onto parchment using a mapping pen and acrylic ink (usually
white, but various colors are used to accent purposes). A mapping pen uses a
nib which is dipped in ink.
White pencil
Designs can also be traced onto the parchment using a white pencil. This
technique is usually used for very fine lines that will be directly traced over
during the embossing process. The white pencil is used in this case because if
one was to trace directly over an inked line, it would become black.
Embossing tools
Embossing tools come in many sizes. The larger the tool the softer the
embossing and the "greyer" the color of the embossed shape; the smaller the
tool the "whiter" and more "satiny" the color of the embossed shape. The tips
of these tools also are made with different materials, some plastic-for lighter
embossing- and some steel-for the brighter whites. The tools range from "large
ball" to "extra fine ball" and a "stylus" (for very fine lines and intricate
details).
Needle tools
Needle tools are sometimes used for embossing details, but mostly are used for
perforating to make decorative, lace-like patterns. Needle tools have either
single or multiple points and are used for different purposes. A single needle
tool is used for embossing or stippling. A 2 needle tool is used for even
perforations for marking areas which are to be cut with scissors. A 4 needle
tool is square-shaped and a necessity for classic lace patterns. 3,5,7 and
half-circle needle tools are used for decorative additions to lace patterns. A
scissors is used in combination with needle tools to cut crosses and slots into
the patterning.
Embossing and perforating pads
These pads are to be used as support whenever pressure is placed upon the
parchment. For embossing a soft pad is required to provide even support. For
perforating a felt pad is used.
Coloring tools
To color Parchment Craft work many media can be used such as:
Inks-any waterproof or acrylic ink
Acrylic paints
Oil pastels
Watercolor pencils
Felt-tip pens or markers
Techniques
Tracing
This is the first step in any Parchment Craft project. Tracing creates the
guidelines for the areas of the design that are to be embossed. Tracing is done
using the mapping pen and ink. Parchment has two sides-one with a smooth
surface and one with a rough surface; tracing is done on the side with the
rough surface because the ink more easily adheres to this type of surface. When
tracing the mapping pen should be allowed to glide easily over the parchment,
no pressure should be used as this increases the amount of ink that is
dispersed from the nib and may also create an unintentional embossment.
Embossing
Embossing is the process of creating raised relief within one's design.
Embossing is used to create both concave and convex shapes by alternating the
side on which the embossing is performed. Using the embossing tools and
appropriate embossing pad, the parchment is rubbed backwards and forwards or
side to side in parallel movements with increasing downward pressure so that
the parchment can be evenly stretched. A finished embossment will be
satin-white in color and will contrast with the translucency of the parchment
paper. Color can be varied by moderating the level to which the shape is
embossed. Fine lines and hatching can be obtained by embossing with the stylus
tool.
Stippling
The single needle tool is used for stippling. Stippling is a technique used for
generating a matte white surface to areas or for fine detail work such as the
centers of flowers. To create a matte white surface the parchment is first
lightly embossed and then small holes are perforated on the parchment in very
close proximity. The perforation is done using a cardboard pad rather than a
felt pad so that the needle will not pierce through the parchment, but rather
create an embossed dot.
Perforating
Perforating is used to create decorative lace patterns in Parchment Craft.
Minimal tracing is required when perforating; designs are usually created by
taping the parchment over a pattern and perforating directly over it. Various
needle tools are used in the perforating technique. Perforating is also used to
create edging and borders or to denote guidelines for cutting.
Cutting
Cutting is used in combination with perforating. Cutting is used with the 2
needle tool to remove shapes from the design; it is used with the 4 needle tool
to create crosses and strips within a lace pattern.
Coloring
Coloring is a technique that gained popularity in Parchment Craft in the 20th
century; before this, Parchment Craft was originally only white work. There are
many methods for coloring Parchment Craft work. One of the most popular is
"dorsing". Dorsing creates a soft background color for embossed shapes or the
areas around them. Color is applied in the dorsing process using oil pastels or
Dorso crayons which are rubbed on and then blended using paper toweling and
odorless mineral spirits or an oil based medium such as linseed or lavender
oil. For coloring that is applied to the parchment in entirety, the coloring is
done before any tracing or embossing. If color is to be added to small areas,
dorsing would be applied in a similar manner to specific areas before the
embossing process. Dorsing can also be done using other coloring media such as
felt-tip pens/markers, watercolor pencils, acrylic paints or inks.
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