Rice Paper Basics

Use rice paper to add texture, pattern and transparency to your projects.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut rice paper and cardstock to the same size.

   

2. Step 2

   Adhere die-cut basic shapes to your card panel. Stack two or three die cuts for added dimension.

   

3. Step 3

   Coat your prepared panel with gel medium and adhere your rice paper.

   

4. Step 4

   While the gel medium is still wet, gently mold the rice paper around the die cuts, using your finger or a soft tool.

   

5. Step 5

   Because of the soft fibers of rice paper, it will mold to any texture without cracking.

   

6. Step 6

   If desired, highlight the raised textures with gold paint or a finishing wax.

   

7. Step 7

   Add shimmer to all the raised areas

   

8. Step 8

   Rice paper also molds beautifully to embossed cardstock.

   

9. Step 9

   Rice paper with transparency can also be layered over other rice paper, stamped images and patterned paper for a layered effect.

   

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Rice Paper Basics. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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