OMAE: DIY Patterned Papers

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Swap Coordinator:	stephiedee (contact)
Swap categories:	Handmade Paper Goods
Number of people in swap:	11
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	April 18, 2021
Date items must be sent by:	May 3, 2021
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
This swap is all about creating your own collage papers. Sometimes you just can't find what you need in the store so you have to make it yourself. Create 5 different pieces of pattern paper, 5" x 7" in size (or larger). You can paint, use stencils, make gel prints, use spray inks, draw, print digital creations, rubber stamp, marble, Citra-Solv Nat Geo pages.... Please use at least 2 techniques to make your paper set a little more interesting (example: 2 rubber stamped, 3 gel press). The paper used can be lightweight printer paper on up to lightweight cardstock as far as thickness goes. We're creating papers that can easily be incorporated/ layered into collage/mail art, not making sturdy backgrounds. Don't forget to mail in a creative envelope - decorated or handmade from decorative paper. Swap image is a set of handmade papers I received from @HippieChick

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jeka396 03/31/2021 #

Besides the width and thickness references above, are there any limitations on what we can use for our paper base? For example, is A kraft bag ok? Old ledger paper?

stephiedee 04/ 1/2021 #

No limits besides things that would be difficult to work with, such as tissue paper. So paper bag, old ledger paper, book pages, notebook paper....those are all good.

January 04/ 3/2021 #

What about mailing - can they be folded or should they be mailed flat? (I personally don't mind folding, creases add character to collage...and they will be torn/cut up anyway.....but just checking) - Thanks!

stephiedee 04/ 3/2021 #

If you stick to 5"x7" they can fit easily in a 6x9 without being folded. If you go larger than what can fit in a 6x9, you could always ask your partner what they prefer....

I chose 5"x7" as a minimum because I figured on making full pages and cutting them in half (keeping a half for myself and sending the other to my partner).

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