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You
will need:
Crepe
or glossy paper (2 different colours)
Scissors
Adhesive or double-sided tape
Method:
it might be worth using scrap paper to practice
1.
Cut a sheet of paper, 24 cms square.
2.
Fold it diagonally to create a triangle and fold again to create
a smaller triangle.
3.
Make cuts in alternate directions, either side of the triangle,
making sure the cuts do not span from one side to the other.
4.
Open the sheet flat.
5.
Repeat steps 1-4 using a different coloured sheet of paper.
6.
Stick the two sheets together (round the outside edge only) using
adhesive/ double sided tape.
7.
Allowing the adhesive to set, gently pull the two sides apart from
the centre, creating your decoration.
Multiple
chains may be connected to each other to make larger decorations.
These
are a tradition where card is decorated with coloured sand or rice
and placed outside the front door of a house as a welcoming sign
to visitors.
You
will need:
Sand
or rice flour
Card
Adhesive
Food colouring (at least 3 colours)
Pencil
Method:
1.
Add food colouring to some water.
2. Mix 4 tablespoons of sand/ rice flour with 4 tablespoons of coloured
water.
3. Pour off excess liquid and leave to dry.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each different colour you wish to create.
5. Sketch some designs onto the card and fill cover the appropriate
areas with glue.
6. Sprinkle coloured sand/rice flour onto the glue and shake off
excess sand.
7. Fill other areas as desired to create a mosiac-like effect with
colours adhered to the card.
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