Monday, December 17, 2012

Macro Monday - Pretty Papers


In German it's scherenschnitte, Chinese jiahzhi, Dutch knippen, Ukrainian vyxynanky.  You get the idea. Crafts artists from all over the world have the patience to spend hundreds of hours cutting paper into elaborate folk designs, all the patterns held together in one continuous piece. 

This particular work was one of several wall hangings at the Heirloom Restaurant in Midway, Kentucky:


And here are some macros--or at least closeups--of the panel.  Note the tricky cuts on the rabbit's leg:


For more closeups from all over, or to enter your own macros, be sure to check out Lisa's Chaos here every Monday.

14 comments:

  1. Faye, that is just amazing work ... wow!! so decorative & detailed. would love to see it in person ... up close & personal. wow wee!! ( :

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  2. This is absolutely beautiful and adorable!

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  3. Dazzling papers ~ great macros ~

    (A Creative Harbor aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^

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  4. Wow these are beautiful...the patience to do this is amazing!!!

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  5. Hi Faye- beautiful fragile cuttings!Nice macro ...and what a coincidence that I just started to look at this once very popular artwork.Thanks a lot!

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  6. Wow ! what a beautyful artwork !

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  7. I love these macro, beautiful compositions. Exquisite frame.

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  8. I can't believe the intricate details in this beautiful paper art. It must takes hours to complete. Do you remember Oragami? I love making paper art!

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  9. These are marvelous paper cuts. I can't imagine the talent and patience it takes to make these.

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  10. Beautiful paper cuttings. It must take a very patient person to do that. It would not be for me.

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  11. Nice macros of some intricate paper!

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  12. I did some of this many years ago. Not so elaborate as these however. :)
    You captured these beautifully!
    Wishing you a wonderful holdiday season Faye!

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  13. It takes skill and talent for sure! Beautiful paper craft!

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