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
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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Class Reviews
565 users recommended this class to a friend
Maerle Jong
Nice class, gave some great ideas!
January 25, 2023
T L
Very cool! Love this technique!
January 11, 2023
Yvonne Ramsey
Brilliant class and excellent teacher. Thank you!
January 8, 2023