Editor’s note: After learning about the creations Ruthanne Moore has fashioned in Willamette View’s art studio, we wanted to know more about paper crafting. We asked the art therapists who work with Moore to offer a guide to making a simple project. Kristen Larsen graciously accepted our challenge. It turns out accessories, like this simple paper purse, are a good place to start. Here are the instructions.
By Kristen Larsen, art therapist at Willamette View
According to Ruthanne Moore, paper crafting with recycled materials must begin with a question.
What do you want the piece to say when brought out into the public? What do you want it to look like and where is the piece going?
In addition to paper dresses, Ruthanne often makes accessories to accompany her larger works. To make a recycled paper purse like the one in the photo above, follow these somewhat intuitive instructions.
YOU WILL NEED
- Cereal boxes
- Recycled papers (magazines, newspapers, maps, greeting cards)
- Hot glue gun and glue
- Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue formulated for paper
- Brush
- Masking tape
- Pencil
- Ruler or measuring tape
- Velcro
- Scissors
DIRECTIONS
To create the body of the purse, a sturdy yet flexible cardboard (also known as chip board) often works best. Recycled cereal boxes are an easy place to find chip board.
Ruthanne creates her own patterns and starts with the bottom first. The purse pictured here has an oval or eye shape for the base. You can easily find one online http://getdrawings.com/get-vector#eye-shape-vector-7.gif and size it depending how big you want the purse to be.
Once you have your base shape, trace it on your chip board and cut it out. Next, measure the length of the base shape (11 inches in example) and cut two rectangles out of chip board to fit the length. You can then choose your own height for the purse (example is 7 inches high) and cut your chip board accordingly. Also, consider making a chip board flap to close the purse, considering the shape will attach to the back and front of the piece to close the purse. Like, Ruthanne you can create your own unique template that fits the look of the purse you want to create.
Once you have your three chip board shapes, trace them onto a recycled paper that you want to use for the outside and/or inside decor of your purse. (Old calendars, postcards, newspaper, magazines, or maps work well.) To find unique recycled papers and other assorted materials you can visit SCRAP in downtown Portland for inspiration and unique options to adorn your creation. https://portland.scrapcreativereuse.org/
In addition to using recycled materials, Ruthanne often adds flair to the recycled papers by creating additional textures and interest with different folding techniques such as accordion folds, pleating or paper ruffles to add design. These are traditionally used for fabric and many different types of tutorials can be found online that you can adapt to your project.
Once you have your paper shapes cut out, you may decide to cover some of the area with a base layer of paper, especially on the bottom or inside of the purse using a PVA glue specifically formulated for paper. These areas will be hard to add to or change once the piece is constructed.
Start assembling the purse form by gently manipulating and flexing the chip board sides to fit the shape of the base, using hot glue at the base to hold the pieces in place, gluing small sections at a time. To make sure the piece securely fits together, you may want to use masking tape to secure the sides and base together in addition to hot glue.
Once your form is secured together, use your cut paper shapes or paper pleating and begin covering the outside of the purse by spreading PVA glue on the cardboard or using hot glue (Ruthanne’s preferred method).
Once the purse has been covered, you can add interest by attaching buttons, jewelry or beads to give your piece a final decorative touch. To keep the purse closed, glue some Velcro onto the flap. For a strap, Ruthanne recommends narrowly folding some longer strips of paper and gluing the folds together, maintaining some flexibility, while also strengthening the strap. Glue the strap in place and you are now ready to hit the town with your new purse. Keep in mind, it’s not waterproof, so it’s perfect for the upcoming Oregon summer season!
Take a look at some online tutorials to find inspiration and step by step instructions on making a purse out of paper.
— Kristen Larsen is an art therapist at Willamette View in Milwaukie.
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