Tip: To speed the drying of paper, place a single sheet on a paper towel in a microwave oven. Heat the paper for one minute at a time. Check for dryness. Watch the paper closely because this method can cause curling or bubbling. The microwave is best used to make the paper partially dry, followed by air-drying until completely dry.
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For both the abstract low-relief and making an identifiable object follow these steps: (a.) Sketch your plan on paper, breaking it down into a few simple shapes. (b.) Copy the major shapes on another sheet of paper and draw tabs (extra paper) along the edges for attaching to the background. See page 33 for instructions on making tabs.
CUT: A straight, clean edge can be cut with a scissors. Cut out one shape at a time from your drawing. Trace around the shape onto a sheet of handmade paper. Cut the shape from the handmade paper.
TEAR: A rough edge, one that shows the fibers of the paper, can be torn with your hands. Carefully guide the tear with your hands, ripping small sections at a time. You will also see rough edges on the outside edge of the paper. Use those edges in your design.
FOLD: To fold, line up the ruler on a fold line. Each tab will have a line for folding. Hold the ruler firmly with one hand as you drag the scoring tool along the edge of the ruler. Repeat this action for each score line. This should not cut into the paper, but leave a crease so that it can be folded. Bend the paper at the fold.
Finish your three-dimensional work by gluing the pieces to a full sheet of handmade paper. This full sheet is the background for your piece. Allow the low-relief to dry.
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