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The making process of paper umbrella
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Apr
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Making a paper parasol is a process that requires patience and careful craftsmanship.
Simplified step-by-step overview to help you understand the basic crafting process.
Please note that the actual process may need to be adapte to the specific materials and design.
Material Preparation
- Bone: Bamboo or other lightweight wood is usually used and needs to be pre-cut to the right length.
- Cover material: Use oil paper, tarpaulin or other lightweight fabrics.
- Hhandle: made of bamboo or wood.
- Threads and needles: used for sewing the umbrella surface and fixing the umbrella bone.
- Other decorative materials: such as tassels, decorative knots, etc.
Steps
- Making the umbrella bone
Cut the bamboo to the length require for the umbrella bone and sand it smooth.
Determine the number of umbrella bones,according to the size of the umbrella and fix them to the handle.
- Making the umbrella surface
Cut the material for the umbrella top according to the size of the umbrella bones,
Making sure that there is enough material to cover the entire umbrella top.
If you are using oil paper, you need to coat the oil paper with tung oil or other waterproof material to increase its waterproofness.
- Assemble the umbrella surface and umbrella bone
Secure the umbrella cover material to the outside of the umbrella bone,
which can be sewn together using thread and needle.
Make sure the umbrella top is evenly distribute on the umbrella bone without wrinkles.
- Completing the handle
Secure the umbrella top and the umbrella bone to the umbrella handle as a whole, making sure it is secure.
Decorations such as tassels or knots can be add to the end of the handle.
- Testing and Finishing
When finishe, open the umbrella to test its firmness and waterproofness.
Make adjustments or modifications as need, such as reinforcing the umbrella bone joints or adding additional decorations.
Precautions
- Making a paper parasol requires a certain amount of manual skill, especially the steps of sewing and fixing the umbrella bones.
- Choosing the right material is very important, and oil paper umbrellas require special attention to the waterproof treatment of the oil paper.
- Handle the bamboo umbrella with care during the production process ,to avoid the bamboo umbrella bone piercing your hand.
As the production of paper parasols involves manual craftsmanship,
it may take several attempts to master it.
If you are interested in traditional crafts, you may consider attending a related handicraft course or workshop for more in-depth learning and instruction.
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