#papier bamboo

[patric-jonas]

Jonas - 2024 #13 - art postal pour Fabienne - la boite de sardines

gravure sur aluminium - sur couvercle d'une boite de sardines - encre taille douce "Charbonnel" bleu de prusse - 10x14 - papier bamboo 90 % / coton 10 %

réalisation Jonas - 03 -2024

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[transparentgentlemenmarker]

Ancient yelllow paper making techniques

[frenchcurious]

Vos papiers sont en règles. Dans la série « Les Gendarmes » par Jenfèvre et Olivier Sulpice, aux éditions Bamboo. - source Une page de BD d'humour par jour.

[kj-bishop]

Processional dragons at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia: 1. Loong; 2. Sun Loong, Loong's successor, now also retired; 3. Sun Loong (L) and the new dragon Dai Gum Loong (R); 4. Yar Loong, night dragon; 5. "Bendigo Easter Festival - 1979", painting of Sun Loong by Charles William Bush.

From the museum website (http://www.goldendragonmuseum.org/our-collection/#loong-conservation-project):

"Loong 龍

Loong is the oldest intact processional dragon in the world. He made his first processional appearance in 1901 and was the star attraction of Bendigo’s annual Easter parade until his retirement in 1970. He was created by the Sing Cheung 勝昌 workshop in the city of Foshan (Fatshan) on the Pearl River near Guangzhou (Canton) in southern China. Loong was constructed from silks, mirrors, bamboo, kingfisher feathers, and papier-mache. His name simply means ‘dragon’ but historically he was also referred to by the Chinese community as Gum Loong 金龙 (Golden Dragon) and Moo Loong 舞龍 (Dancing Dragon)

During his parading career Loong made several important appearances outside of Bendigo, most notably at the May 1901 procession in Melbourne to welcome m the Duke and Duchess of York who had come to open the first Australian parliament – a century later he also appeared in the Melbourne parade which marked the centenary of the achievement of Australian Federation.  In 2007 Loong was placed on Victoria Heritage register due to his historic and cultural significance.  Loong last paraded in the Easter parade of 2019 when he joined Sun Loong 新龍 (new Dragon) and Yar Loong 夜龍 (night Dragon) to welcome Dai Gum Loong 大金龍 (The Great Golden Dragon) to Bendigo.

Loong requires 22 carriers and is 29 meters long.  His head weighs 21kg"

Yar Loong: "Translucent, as though made from gossamer, this 80-year-old lantern dragon comes from Hong Kong’s famed Kum Yuk Lau workshop. Abandoned by a Sydney group, Yar Loong first appeared at the Bendigo Easter Parade in 1939. Severely damaged in a fire, he was furloughed and only rediscovered in the 1970s then restored in 1996; he is beloved." (Source: https://zolimacitymag.com/the-immigrant-dragons-part-iv-generations-united-in-bendigo/)

Ballarat has a slightly older but not fully intact Loong: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-21/ballarat-processional-dragon-loong-celebrated-lunar-new-year/101858398

and the See Yup temple in Melbourne has the head of the other dragon that paraded in the 1901 Federation celebrations: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/article/melbourne-mystery-dragon/

[ielleer]

Dans la brume de Cap Beddouza , série Le grain de beauté du Saint . Tirage fine-art issu d’un Polaroïd SX70 . 80x80 cm sur papier Kozo Awagami Murakumo naturel, édition 2/3 40x40 cm sur papier Kozo Awagami Murakumo naturel 15x15 cm sur papier Bamboo . . Exposition à découvrir sur la Mezzanine de la Galerie 127 Marrakech . #morocco #maroc #polaroid #sx70film #photographie #mystic #saint #legraindebeautedusaint #femmephotographe #marrakech @galerie127 @isabelle_ehrler . . Galerie 127 Marrakech Mardi-samedi Horaires ramadan de 11h à 16h (à Galerie 127) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqdNvL-oT4f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[laveranda]

LA DOUBLE ENSEIGNE - Nelly Monnier (2023)

Sérigraphie 2 couleurs sur papier Conqueror Bamboo, 250 gr. / 70 x 50 cm / 40 ex. numérotés et signés > 80 euros

https://laveranda.bigcartel.com/

[orozcocampos]

“#NIGHT OF CONSTELLATIONS AND STARS IN #SAN JUAN DEL SUR”

ink/paper Baohong bamboo, cotton 250 grs 40x30cm orozcocampos nicaragua2024 «#NUIT DES CONSTELLATIONS ET DES ÉTOILES À #SAN JUAN DEL SUR» Baohong encre/papier bambou, coton 250 grs 40x30cm orozcocampos Nicaragua2024 „#NACHT DER KONSTELLATIONEN UND STERNE IN #SAN JUAN DEL SUR“ Baohong Bambustinte/Papier, Baumwolle 250 gr 40x30cm orozcocampos Nicaragua2024 “#NOTTE DI COSTELLAZIONI E…

[kaleegallery]

Vruddhi's artistic process is driven by a deep curiosity about the connection between art and emotional responses. By thinking while creating, she delves into the depths of her psyche, expressing herself through intricate drawings. Nature serves as a profound inspiration, as she admires its ability to adapt and reclaim its space. Her artwork reflects the repeating patterns found in the surrounding flora, mirroring the harmonious disorder of the natural world. Vruddhi experiments with various materials, but finds herself continually drawn to papier mache, handmade papers, bamboo, and organic elements. She approaches her work meditatively, allowing the materials to guide her as she organises the chaos in her mind. Through her drawings, she aims to capture the fleeting nature of her thoughts and emotions, giving them a tangible form. Vruddhi seeks to honour the present moment and the passage of time by incorporating underlying memories of herself into her art, creating a visual testament to her experiences.

[chipper-pessimist]

Cosplay Update!

I apologize that it took me so long to post an update on my The Girl from the Other Side / とつくにの少女 cosplay!

At this point, I have finished sewing Sensei’s vest and cravat; the mask is mostly done (I just need to style the feather trim I used); and I am about half-way through sewing the jacket?  I also have made the base for his tail, but it needs to finish drying before I can cover it in black suede.  I’m waiting to try this cosplay on until I’m closer to finishing (in part because I’m incredibly apprehensive about how it will look -- especially given the fact that I am 5′4″/162 cm tall and not lanky...).

The locket was also a fun challenge -- I don’t think I’ve had to put so much detail in so small of an illustration!  I had originally hoped to more closely emulate Nagabe’s drawing style, but the more details I added, the more of my own style came through.  Hopefully it still captures the spirit.  

If anyone is curious about how I made the mask, you can find more WIP pictures and explanations under the cut.

After using tinfoil, plaster wrap, and questionable life choices to make a basic mold of my head, I sculpted the main shape of the mask with Model Magic and used it as a foundation over which I laid plaster wrap.  I ended up merging Nagabe’s design with some reference pictures I found of sheep skulls and ended up with this:

Once that had dried, I cut out holes for the eyes and sculpted horns and ears out of Model Magic -- I thought that it would be light enough to keep this mask wearable, but strong enough to maintain its structural integrity (although I added armature wire into the longer horns for greater stability).  The large horns were originally textured by imprinting them with a bamboo sushi rolling mat.

Once the horns and ears had fully dried, I glued them to the mask with Elmer’s Craft Glue and used plaster wrap to more securely tie them in.  I also added eyelids, and did a quick test to make sure the mesh “follow-me” eyes fit:

After everything had ostensibly dried, I covered the plaster with papier-mâché to smooth out the surface and to strengthen the mask.

It’s at this point, as the papier-mâché on the inside of the mask was drying, that I realized the large horns weren’t strong enough.  Both of them started to break near the base; I originally tried fixing them with toothpicks and glue, but that was not enough.  I ended up coating both of them in papier-mâché clay (a mix of paper pulp, drywall joint compound, and flour), which meant that I needed to redo the texture on them -- this time by adding details to the clay with a butter knife.  Even after this dried, one of the horns continued to break.  I eventually had to wrap the bottom third of each horn in plaster wrap, then papier-mâché over them entirely...which meant I had to retexture them again by adding small rolled-up pieces of plaster wrap.

After much frustration, the mask was finally ready to paint.  The original black acrylic paint I used was too glossy, so I recoated it with a matte acrylic...which was too light and dull, so I added a layer of matte Modge Podge.  To add more texture to the horns, I used an undercoat of grey paint, then used a fan brush to roughly go over it in black, letting some of the original grey shine through in streaks.

Finally, it was time to add the finishing touches!  I attached black suede to the backs of the ears, glued in the buckram mesh eyes, and chose to use feather trim to make the hair/floof/whatever you want to call it.  I used a little more Model Magic to make supports onto which I glued the feather trim -- without it, the feathers lay too flat and weren’t floofy enough.

I ended up using E6000 to attach the trim -- since the feathers were sewn into polyester ribbon, I wasn’t sure if it would adhere to craft glue.

The last steps in making the mask were to smooth out where the trim and suede were attached -- I covered visible lines with papier-mâché, then painted and sealed it once it had dried.  I still wasn’t happy with how stark the hairline was, so I glued individual feathers to the top of the mask to soften it.

All that’s left now is to style the feathers.

[attic-nights]

Star Trek is something else. I rewatched Arena last night, and conceptually it's a fine parable about the importance of communication and diplomacy, the perils of retaliation, and the devastating foibles of ignorant colonisation and invasion. It's about how colonisation is still bad, even if you didn't realise it as invasion at the time. That reconciliation is paramount. For a story that aired in a time where Indigenous Australians were still classified as flora and fauna (i.e. not people) in their native country this is astonishingly forward thinking.

We see the episode unfold from the colonists' viewpoints, but little by little we realise the Gorns are fiercely intelligent, even if they look different. They flee when Starfleet kills some of their own, they are chased and nearly get away. We learn that they were not so unprovoked in attacking the outpost.

On the other hand, it's 50 minutes of some poor actor in a rubber lizard suit - draped over which is (for some reason) a pizza apron - and this gorn's throwing bouncy papier mache rocks at William Shatner (who's making like Mulan and creating plastic bamboo bombs), and the episode ends with the reconciliatory appearance of a sparkly, otherworldly, resplendent drag queen.

Honestly, peak tv.

[theories-of]

Jared Ginsburg--Setwork III 2020 Wood papier-mache bamboo rubber ink and graphite on paper 119 x 178 x 4.5 cm 

[my-plastic-life]

Happy New Year!!! Let's hope 2022 is better than the last two years have been! My ani-ME, Kiku, is ready for the New Year! Oshogatsu (the New Year period) is one of the most important holidays of the year in Japan.

The celebration begins in December with bōnenkai, or “forget-the-year” parties, as a means of forgetting the hardships of the past year.

In the photo, you can see a Shimenawa, a sacred straw rope used to indicate a purified space and to protect from evil spirits. Also traditionally hung for the Japanese New Year are oshogatsu kazari (New Year decorations) made of bamboo, pine, and straw. These decorations are hung on the front door of houses or set up at shop entrances to welcome Toshigami (a god that brings good luck in the New Year) and ward off evil spirits. Inside, people display kagami mochi, a two-tiered circular rice cake topped with an orange, as well as ornaments that represent the Chinese zodiac animal for the coming year (for 2022, this is the tiger).

Between Jan. 1-3, people partake in hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the year. It is customary to return the previous year's good luck charms to the shrine and replace them with new ones for the coming year. It is common for people to wear kimonos during hatsumode, which Kiku is doing.

Afterward, families return home and feast on osechi ryori, a gorgeous box consisting of various dishes each with a different meaning. Kiku is showing off one such box in this photo.

Also shown in the photo behind and on either side of Kiku are Kadomatsu (pine gates), which are displayed in pairs at the front of house gates and buildings from Jan. 1-7. They usually consist of three bamboo poles cut diagonally to different lengths with pine tree branches tied to them with straw rope. They may also include sprigs of other foliage and flowers. The bamboo represents growth and strength, while pine is a symbol of longevity.

Other traditions include osoji, which is a meticulous cleaning of the house, work place, school, and neighborhood, making everything completely spotless. Nengajo (postcards) are also sent to relatives, friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances, thanking them for their kindness over the past year and wishing them well for the coming year.New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) in Japan is called Omisoka. At this time, it's customary to eat toshikoshi soba, a special dish made of extra-long buckwheat noodles that symbolize a long life, strength, and resilience.

Hatsuhinode is the first sunrise of the year. Before sunrise on January 1st, people often drive to the coast or climb up a mountain to enjoy the view.

Children are gifted with otoshidama, an envelope of money; fly traditional kites called takoage; and play karuta, a traditional card game. During the New Year period, many people also love to hit the shops to get their hands on a fukubukuro, mystery bags full of goods sold at a discounted price.

Daruma are round and hollow Japanese dolls, modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. They are a symbol of perseverance and good luck associated with goal setting, making them popular during the New Year when many people set their resolutions for the coming year. Usually made of papier-mâché, daruma are sold without pupils. The recipient of the doll fills in one pupil upon setting the goal, and then fills in the other when the goal has been achieved successfully. A one-eyed daruma is a reminder of the goal, and helps keep one on track to attaining it.

And so ends today's cultural lesson! In fact it wasn't obvious or already known, I'm very fascinated with Japanese cultures and customs! :D

[autistichwsamerica]

Day 3 - Culture

Ship: RusViet

Word Count: 588

@aphrarepairweek2021

Rain was coming down in torrents; Vietnam exchanged a look with Russia.  It looked like they’d be staying indoors for today. The world meeting--being held in London--had let out early on account of nearly everyone showing up hungover due to irresponsible drinking the previous night.

As she considered what they could do, something occurred to her.

“Vanya? You said you wanted to try a drink from my place, didn’t you?” she said. 

Russia brightened.

“Oh, yes!” he said. “And if you want to try one of my drinks, Liên, then we can make one for each other!”

Vietnam considered her boyfriend’s idea; while she had had Russian cuisine before, it was mainly in hotels or in restaurants when she visited him. It would be different to have something made by Russia himself.

Besides, not only was cultural sharing important to relations, she was just as interested in Russia’s culture as he was interested in hers.  And after lunch--bún măng vịt for her and shchi for Russia--she could go for something to drink. Vietnam nodded.

“Alright,” she said.  “How does cà phê đá sound?”

“I’m sure anything you make will be delicious, Liên,” Russia said. 

Vietnam blinked, slightly taken aback, and she felt herself lightly blushing.  Russia was always kind to her, of course, but she wasn’t known for her cuisine like France or Italy or China were.

“What?” Russia said innocently, tilting his head as he frowned in confusion.  “Was it something I said?”

“No, it’s nothing,” Vietnam said, and Russia’s smile returned to his face.  “Just--thank you, Vanya.”

Vietnam got to work on the ingredients; behind her, she heard Russia doing the same.

After she finished the drink and put the last touches on the iced coffee, she brought both to the table.  The room they were staying in had a kitchenette and a small table.  She took a seat, and a few moments later, Russia came over and placed a glass filled with a dark purple liquid in front of her.

“Sbiten,” Russia told her. “It’s based on honey mixed with water, spices, and jam.”

Vietnam took a sip of the sbiten; sweetness exploded over her tongue.

“Cà phê đá is iced coffee,” Vietnam said.  “Coffee got its start in my country when a coffee plant was brought into the north.”

She watched as Russia took a drink.

“It’s sweet,” he said.  “And tastes a little like chocolate!”

“It has a lot of condensed milk in it,” Vietnam said.  “And cacao is sometimes added during the roasting process.  How do you like it?”

“It’s very good,” Russia said.  “I don’t drink a lot of coffee, but I like this a lot!”

“Thank you,” she said.

“And you?” Russia said.  “How do you like sbiten?”

“It’s very sweet,” Vietnam said.  Apparently it was a day for sweet drinks.  “I like it.  And it’s good for a rainy day like this.”

“Yes, it’s always been a drink for the winter months,” Russia said.  “It gets cold at my house, you know.”

Something in his expression seemed to shift at that; Vietnam knew Russia didn’t like talking about his own colder weather, because it was part of the reason why he felt so isolated and alone a lot of the time.

After a moment, she spoke up again.

“Maybe you could tell me about me Palekh miniatures,” she suggested.  “And if you want, I can tell you about Đông Hồ woodcut painting.”

Russia’s face brightened with a smile.

They spent the rest of the afternoon together, teaching the other about their own art forms.

Notes:

Bún măng vịt - Vietnamese duck noodle soup with bamboo shoots

Shchi - Russian cabbage soup

Cà phê đá - Vietnamese iced coffee

Sbiten - Traditional Russian drink based on honey, water, spices, and jam

Palekh miniatures - Russian folk art handicraft of a miniature painting that orignated in Palekh, done with tempura paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché

Đông Hồ woodcut painting - Vietnamese folk paitning originating in Đông Hồ

[bm-asian-art]

Hat Case, late 19th century, Brooklyn Museum: Asian Art

Size: Case Body: 5 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (14.6 x 31.8 cm) Case Lid: 1 9/16 x 12 11/16 in. (4 x 32.3 cm) Medium: Papier mache, lacquer, bamboo, silk, lacquer

https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/121817

[ielleer]

Les deux inséparables, série Le grain de beauté du Saint . Tirage fine-art issu d’un Polaroïd SX70 . 80x80 cm et 40x40 cm sur papier Kozo Awagami Murakumo naturel 1/3 15x15 cm sur papier Bamboo 2/3 . . Exposition à découvrir sur la Mezzanine de la Galerie 127 Marrakech . #morocco #maroc #polaroid #sx70film #photographie #mystic #saint #legraindebeautedusaint #femmephotographe #marrakech @galerie127 @isabelle_ehrler . . Galerie 127 Marrakech Mardi-samedi Horaires ramadan de 11h à 16h (à Galerie 127) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTvfxvINNU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[laveranda]

ANIMAN DANS LE CIEL - Anouk Ricard (2023)

Sérigraphie 2 couleurs sur papier Conqueror Bamboo, 250 gr. / 70 x 50 cm / 40 ex. numérotés et signés > 80 euros

https://laveranda.bigcartel.com/