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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:05 pm
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:05 pm
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For a parchment effect, try roasting paper. I would recommend sketch paper for this rather than notebook paper. You can find sketch paper at a local art shop in varying sizes or online. Sketch paper tends to be thicker and better quality.
Next you'll want to preheat your oven to 350 to 400 degrees. If your oven has a light, it's a definite plus, but I'll explain why in a moment. If you want a slightly aged look to the paper, go for 350 degrees. For a more overall brownness of the paper, 400 degrees is a better bet. I like the look of 400 degrees better, but feel free to experiment. Keep a fire extinguisher handy!
Next, you'll want to take a sheet of sketch paper and ball it up. Don't tear it while balling it up. Just ball it up into a ball. Once it's nice and crinkly, unball it. The piece of paper should have lots of wrinkles.
Next, run the entire sheet under water. You'll want it good and wet.
Next, put it in the oven. I don't have a time limit on hand, but you'll want to keep an eye on it until it's at your desired brownness. This is where the oven light comes in handy! When the paper has cooked to your desired color, grab a pair of tongs and gently take it out of the oven.
For a neat edging effect, get a lighter and singe the edges. Be sure to do this over an empty kitchen sink or bathtub in case the paper catches fire and you are not able to blow it out. When burning the edges, be sure that any flammable objects are moved away so that you don't start a fire.
I've done this for craft projects, and people have asked me if it's real parchment. That's what makes it so awesome. You get the look without the hefty price tag.
Have fun! IEditYourWorld
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:46 am
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IEditYourWorld For a parchment effect, try roasting paper. I would recommend sketch paper for this rather than notebook paper. You can find sketch paper at a local art shop in varying sizes or online. Sketch paper tends to be thicker and better quality. Next you'll want to preheat your oven to 350 to 400 degrees. If your oven has a light, it's a definite plus, but I'll explain why in a moment. If you want a slightly aged look to the paper, go for 350 degrees. For a more overall brownness of the paper, 400 degrees is a better bet. I like the look of 400 degrees better, but feel free to experiment. Keep a fire extinguisher handy! Next, you'll want to take a sheet of sketch paper and ball it up. Don't tear it while balling it up. Just ball it up into a ball. Once it's nice and crinkly, unball it. The piece of paper should have lots of wrinkles. Next, run the entire sheet under water. You'll want it good and wet. Next, put it in the oven. I don't have a time limit on hand, but you'll want to keep an eye on it until it's at your desired brownness. This is where the oven light comes in handy! When the paper has cooked to your desired color, grab a pair of tongs and gently take it out of the oven. For a neat edging effect, get a lighter and singe the edges. Be sure to do this over an empty kitchen sink or bathtub in case the paper catches fire and you are not able to blow it out. When burning the edges, be sure that any flammable objects are moved away so that you don't start a fire. I've done this for craft projects, and people have asked me if it's real parchment. That's what makes it so awesome. You get the look without the hefty price tag. Have fun! IEditYourWorld The problem is that it makes the pages fragile- which isn't a big deal for something that gets hung on the wall- but for a book it can be disastrous!
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:27 pm
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Sanguina Cruenta Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:47 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 7:01 pm
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Sanguina Cruenta Morgandria Any books relating to my coven practice are all handcopied, in archival-quality pen and blank white acid-free sketchbooks, the kind with the plain black cover. When the books are finished they get bound in leather. That sounds very cool whee Do you or someone in your coven bind them, or do you send them out? (That sounds sort of unsafe as far as the content goes xd )
We bind them ourselves, of course.
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:40 pm
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