Wrinkled paper has a
wrinkled, ripped parchment paper with a mottled glaze finish applied on
top of the parchment paper. Wrinkled paper has a disticntive charm of
its own and is used for several crafting projects. The back sides of
these papers are equally beautiful as the front sides.
Vegetable dye is applied in directional strokes then wrinkled in the
direction of the strokes to create a unique pattern and texture.
Wrinkled papers are mainly from India.
Making of Wrinkled Paper
- Take your paper and scrunch it up into a tight ball
- Hold it under running water until it is fairly wet.
- Squeeze it gently.
- Slowly and carefully open the paper up.
- Take a soft brush and make a wash of color across the page.
- The creases will soak up some of the ink and change color.
- Allow the sheet to dry.
- Use a warm iron to gently flatten the paper.
Wrinkled papers form the most elegant range for exceptional
events and projects. They can be used as a decorative paper in
bookbinding and box making. Handmade Wrinkled Papers are used for
collage, gift wrapping, lampshades, etc.
