On Tuesday 19th of April, I started to explore a
variety of paper surfaces and card through the technique of paper cutting. This
was explored through a development sheet where I experimented with 6 different
types of paper and card which had the same design layout on each surface. The
task allowed me to adapt my paper craft skills and techniques to each
individual surface. Also, the task allowed me to experiment with different
surfaces and identify which material is the most suitable for paper cutting
that will be developed further into my project. By exploring a variety of
materials it has allowed me to analyse which surface would be most effective for
what I am wanting to achieve for my final project piece. The task has allowed
me combine both of my elements for my project through creating a detailed
layout that has been inspired by the “Structure Of Nature”. Finally, the task
has allowed me to develop my skills with using a new craft knife tool and gain
confidence with cutting small details within my design layout. By exploring a
variety of paper materials, it has allowed me to interpret research activities
to develop ideas. Also, it has allowed me to demonstrate the ability to plan,
organise and develop ideas for “Unit 8 Structures”.
For my layout, I created an A2 board and placed a
watercolour wash on the surface of my sheet which made it colourful and
engaging. I decided to use watercolours as they create a light surface which
would continue to emphasise the paper materials on the sheet but also make it
colourful. For my design, I wanted a detailed layout which related to my other
element of structure that is “nature”. I decided to make my design detailed as
it would test each individual surface better and it would allow me to develop
my paper-cutting skills further. For my design I gained inspiration from a specific
plant photograph that I took for my primary research. After creating my design,
I collected the paper materials and used tracing paper to copy my design onto
each individual surface. I decided to use the same design layout to present
which material is the most effective on the paper surfaces.
Firstly, I decided to experiment with the material parcel
paper which has a delicate surface. I was curious to explore with this material
as I have never previously explored this paper surface for paper-cutting. The
surface worked really well as I could achieve small details within the design
without damaging the overall piece. However, I did noticed that the paper
ripped very easily which was difficult to use when cutting the design surface
out. Once I created this piece, I focused with using the material card. I have
previous experience with using card, so I felt confident when working into the
material and design layout. I believe that card is one of the most effective
materials for paper-cutting as you can cut into the surface easily but continues
to be strong which avoids damaging different elements within the overall piece.
The overall outcome of the design was effective as I could achieve small
details with a neat finish to my outline. Finally, I experimented with the
material corrugated card which I have never previously used for paper-cutting
before. I didn’t feel confident with using this material because it has an
uneven surface which I believed would affect the overall outcome of my design.
Corrugated card wasn’t effective for paper-cutting as I couldn’t achieve small
details of the design which lead to the overall design looking different from
my original idea. Also, the material wasn’t effective as it damaged very easily
when using the craft knife which lead to the overall outline looking uneven and
untidy.
Next, I am going to complete my development sheet for paper
surfaces and continue to explore and experiment with different materials which include
wallpaper, homemade paper and fabric card.
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