Paper Cutting Old & New Scherenschnitte for the Modern Crafter [Paperback]

Paper Cutting Old & New makes the venerable Pennsylvania Dutch paper cutting art of scherenschnitte come alive, with easy step-by-step instructions and dozens of complete full-sized patterns. Modern crafters will learn to apply this ancient technique to snip their own framed treasures, holiday ornaments, unique cards, scrapbook pages, and more.Paper Cutting Old & New makes the venerable Pennsylvania Dutch paper cutting art of scherenschnitte come alive, with easy step-by-step instructions and dozens of complete full-sized patterns. Modern crafters will learn to apply this ancient technique to snip their own framed treasures, holiday ornaments, unique cards, scrapbook pages, and more. Only a few simple tools and supplies are needed-paper, mat board, watercolors, scissors and permanent pens. The authors also offer false-grain wood frame painting as an elegant option for the cut artwork.Rediscover Old World Papercrafting!Scherenschnitte, which literally means scissors cutting, is a lovely old Swiss-German folk art tradition. Pronounced share-en-schnit-ta, this venerable technique was introduced to colonial America by the Pennsylvania Dutch, who applied it in intricate and symmetrical designs on marriage and birth certificates, silhouettes, valentines, and love letters.Now Paper Cutting Old & New makes this ancient craft come alive, with easy step-by-step instructions and complete full-sized patterns for snipping your own framed treasures, holiday ornaments, unique cards, scrapbook pages, and much more. Add a touch of old-fashioned elegance to your art, with easy-to-follow instructions for false-grain painting that will turn even the plainest frame into a conversation piece. Paper Cutting Old & New is a wonderful addition to the dissemination of the Pennsylvania German culture. This publication successfully introduces in a clear and concise manner an important piece of history to the modern crafter who wishes to be a part of a long running traditl£g