(Guest post by : Ashutosh- Owner of online handicraft store www.CraftsandLooms.com)
Paper mache or papier mache is an easy to make art that is
used for creating daily utility products and for house decoration as well.
Paper mache is created with a combination of paper, water and some other
products and it is used for making various objects like house decoration
products, key holders, trays, ornaments etc. Paper mache products are designed
by skilled artisans with the utilization of waste paper. Vibrant colors are
applied to these objects and various shapes are given. Paper mache items look
beautiful and they are considered to be great gifting options.
Some of the products which are too good for gifting :
Buddha statue made of Paper Mache |
Jewellery Box made of Paper mache |
Jewellery box made of Paper Mache |
All the paper mache products are delicate and decorative and
they depict the artistic zeal and craftsmanship of the artisans. These products
can also be used for house decoration for various festivals.
The Making of Paper Mache products
The process of
making paper mache products is simple but it involves a lot of time because
detailed work has to be done on these products to make them durable and
beautiful. Creation of paper mache products involves two important steps :
‘sakhtsazi’ (actual production of the products) and ‘naqashi’ (the process of
painting the product). The traditional Kashmiri method of making paper mache
products starts with soaking waste paper in water for many days until it is disintegrated.
After some days, the excess water is drained out from the soaked paper and it is
mixed with rice straw, cloth and bonding agents in order to create a pulp. This
mixture is then poured into a mould and it is left to set for two or three
days. When the mixture is ready, it is cut into two halves and it is glued back
again. After this, the base color is applied and it is ready for the artist to
paint.
The designs on the paper mache products are printed with a
free hand and this is the main reason why they look so explicit. Vibrant colors
add to the beauty of the product. At times, metallic paint is used on the paper
mache products that provides with an illuminated feel.
The paper mache artisans transform a wide range of utility
articles into beautiful and magnificent pieces of art. You will be amazed with
the way even a simple paper mache key holder adds glory to your house. Paper
mache is a unique handmade product that is available at cheap prices and that
provides an authentic look to your house.
Any handicraft lover would own at least one paper-mache product. You can buy these online store :
Love , laugh and live the life to the fullest,
-Ranjana
So beautiful.. Can't believe they are made from paper..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art decor... Thanks for sharing :)
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