How do I build a deckle edge?

  1. choose your paper and lay it on your non-absorbent work surface. decide where you want your deckle edge.
  2. hold ruler firmly in place. soak brush in water and generously apply water along the edge of the ruler.
  3. x. press firmly on the ruler and begin to pull away from the ruler.

What is the point of deckle edge?

The deckle edge is an artifact of papermaking, in which the paper fiber seeps under the “deckle” (the wooden frame placed on top of a screen used to drain the slurry of fiber and water). Even before machine-made paper, the deckle edge was sometimes trimmed, sometimes not.

How do you frame a floating print?

  1. Step 1: Cut the mat board to the size of the frame.
  2. Step 2: Mark where you want the picture to go.
  3. Step 3: Cut a slit a little narrower than the picture.
  4. Step 4: Apply hinging tape to the back of the picture.
  5. Step 5: Slide tape through the slit and secure on the back.
  6. Step 6: Frame the picture and add spacers.

How do you give paper to a deckle edge?

Just fold and wet along where you want to tear (paper needs to be well soaked), and make sure to gently tug the paper to the side – not upwards. Then leave to dry for beautiful feathery edges!

How do you make frayed edge paper?

Use a Water Guide If you need your tear to be neat and precise, paint a line of water along the piece of paper where you want it to be torn. Let the water sit for a couple of minutes to sink into the fibers and then tear along the wet strip. The tear will follow the water-soaked line, almost like magic.

How do you make a tear rag paper?

What is a linen print?

Linen Texture is the physical application of horizontal and vertical impressions onto your photo paper print which you can see and feel. The Linen Texture prohibits the scanning and duplication of your work. Plus, it adds a unique appearance to your photo prints!