Stiffening paper

DShpak · Post by **DShpak** » September 2nd, 2007, 3:39 pm

Hi everyone,

Yesterday, I bought and used some hanji (mulberry paper) for the first time. I used a 2' long thickish sheet to fold Joseph Wu's Eastern Dragon. I'm quite pleased with the results, but the model is kind of floppy. In particular, the tail has a tendency to fall to one side. Does anyone know what I could do to stiffen the paper or make the model more stable?

Post by **Daydreamer** » September 2nd, 2007, 4:05 pm

This topic might give you some ideas:
viewtopic.php?t=1155

You'd have to do this before folding the model though...

As for the finished model, you can probably stiffen it by applying methyl cellulose in the right places.

DShpak · Post by **DShpak** » September 5th, 2007, 6:12 pm

Thanks.

I've decided to leave the model as-is for now. I've widened the tail a bit, so that instead of falling over to one side, the tail just dropps down a bit until the tip is resting on the ground. It doesn't look quite as proud, but I'm still happy with it.

I may end up experimenting with some of the techniques from the other thread later on, though...

4sigma · Post by **4sigma** » September 10th, 2007, 10:42 am

Today is a wonderful day.

I found a local art store that sells methylcellulose.

First batch has been made -- I am letting it sit overnight.

I may have to change my sig soon.