Paper is something that’s used most frequently in everyday art and craft – especially in do-it-yourself ( DIY ) projects and as a hobby. It is also neater Paper painting to work with than paints, dyes, and other colouring materials. A favourite medium used in the education of children – it’s a simple yet an aesthetic and enjoyable way in which to keep everyone meaningfully engaged !
Eagle Eyes Paper Cut Wall Art by Paper Cube
Paper Crafts are also used in therapeutic settings, providing users with a safe and uncomplicated creative outlet to express feelings
There is something so simple and yet almost meditative about working with paper – creasing and folding and shaping it into the most complex of two and three dimensional objects and figures. Making it both an art and a science.
On a more evolved level – Paper Craft consists of a collection of art forms employing paper or card as the primary artistic medium for the creation of three-dimensional objects. Paper is a relatively inexpensive medium, readily available, and easier to work with than the more complicated media typically used in the creation of three-dimensional artwork, such as ceramics, wood, and metals.
It lends itself to a wide range of techniques, as it can for instance be folded, cut, glued, molded, stitched, or layered. Paper Crafts are known in most societies that use paper, with certain kinds of crafts being particularly associated with specific countries or cultures.