Paste Paper
Intermediate | 19 min 42 sec
Introduction
00:50
Making Paper
02:18
01:03
05:49
03:54
02:05
01:44
Finishing
01:07
00:52
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Create original, hand-painted paste paper to use as gift wrap, holiday decorations, or any other use you can imagine. Courtney shows how to create graphic and colorful designs that can be customized in any way. You'll learn how to create patterns and how to layer them for beautiful effect. It's like finger painting for grown-ups!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Tools:
  • rubber combs
  • wood graining tool
  • brushes
  • cups or muffin tin for mixing paint
Materials:
  • methyl cellulose or wallpaper paste
  • acrylic paints
  • medium weight paper (60lb or more)
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Mix paint
  • Work with methyl cellulose
  • Create various patterns
  • Work with toothed combs
  • Work with woodgrain combs
  • Make layered patterns

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on how to use paste paper for your next project
  • 8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by artist Courtney Cerruti
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Paste Paper Reviews
635 users recommended this class to a friend
Claire Marks

Loved it! I feel so much inspiration now to try this for myself! 

4 days ago
 
Elena Payne
Great review! I loved this class.
5 days ago
 
Emmanuelle Esquivel

Interesting technique I did not know about at all, will make good background papers.

October 30, 2024