Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
Gluing the paper
A course by Jeffrey Nishinaka , Paper Sculpture Artist
About the video: Gluing the paper
Overview
“In this lesson, I will demonstrate how to apply glue to the paper for proper and clean assembly and how to prepare the background for mounting the Final Project.”
In this video lesson Jeffrey Nishinaka addresses the topic: Gluing the paper, which is part of the Domestika online course: Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks. Learn paper sculpture techniques to create elegant, curved pieces with expert guidance..
Partial transcription of the video
“So on this lesson, we're gonna start gluing the sun together. Now, I use Elmer's glue. And I put it on this strange mound of dried glue. And that's exactly what this is. It's years and years of dry Elmer's glue. That's all it is, but it's on a piece of foam core. You could use any surface you like. It's just something that I like to do when I glue things together, especially when I'm gluing certain pieces that just need a little bit of glue. For the sun, the center piece, I cut a smaller piece out of museum mat board or any kind of mounting board because it has a certain thickness to it. An...”
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Course summary for: Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
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Arts & Crafts, Paper Craft, Sculpture, Traditional illustration

Jeffrey Nishinaka
A course by Jeffrey Nishinaka
Jeff Nishinaka is a globally renowned freelance illustrator, celebrated for his unique ability to transform simple sheets of paper into intricate three-dimensional sculptures.
He has collaborated with major brands such as Vogue, Cartier, and HBO, and his work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, including the MoMa in New York. Jeff has dedicated over forty years to perfecting his craft, continuously exploring and expanding the possibilities of paper as an expressive medium.
His focus on simplicity and delicacy sets him apart in the art world, making each piece a testament to his mastery and creative vision.
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