Layered Paper Art

First question in our mind will be what is layered paper art called? 
Well, in this article I am going to describe everything about this amazing art style. 
You will get to know about multi layered paper art, dimensional paper layering art and 
also I will explain how to make layered art. 

The layered paper art is also called decoupage art. 
The word decoupage comes from a french word “Decouper” that means “To cut out”.  
This is basically an art of sticking paper cutouts on any object for decoration purpose. 
All you need to do is cut out pictures and glue them onto an object and cover those with 
coats of glue to protect. We can combine these paper cutouts layers with paint effects 
and other decorative elements.

 Each layer is sealed with varnishes. This technique is also known as layered cutout art, 
cut paper layered art or layered construction paper art. 

In this art form colour, material and pattern matters a lot. 

3D Layered paper art.

We can have this question: what is the need of 3D paper cut art? 
Why are artists making it more complex by adding layers?

So my answer to this is that art has no boundaries, each day artists are trying to create 
something unique and more appealing. Layered paper cut art is to give a 3D effect and 
in easy words it is all about creating a story in a frame.  

Well, A very popular and amazing type of decoupage is 3D Layered paper art that looks 
really beautiful.To create a 3d layered paper art you have to think about how you can raise
 up your paper? 
A minimum of 4 layers should be there. Well, 3D paper cutout art is all about creating a 3 
dimensional image by taking the identical images and cutting out varying sizes of elements 
from them and layering them on top of each other. To give the image more depth there 
should be spacers between each layer, It helps to give a 3D look. 

Here are the examples of this layered construction paper art style:

Sources of pictures and types of paper that can be used for layered paper art?

-Magazines

-wallpaper

-Greeting cards

-Origami papers 

-Copied or scanned images

-Wrapping paper

You must choose pictures that have a clear outline because it will help you to cut them easily 
and efficiently. Basically, any paper having a good weight can be a perfect choice of multi layered
 paper art. 
Moreover, you can select the paper depending upon what is the project you are creating and the
 purpose of the project.

Basic tools and material needed for layered paper cut art.

-Scrapbooking scissors/ Craft scissor (These help to create decorative borders and designs. 
Make sure that your scissors have a stainless steel blade and also have a non stick coating on 
the blades.)

-Craft knife (This is a great choice for a precise cutting because these are having extremely sharp 
cutting blades.) 

-Foam brushes (These are made of foam,sponge like material and a great choice for painting and 
varnishing)

-Sponge/Cloth/Cotton buds (To wipe away excess glue)

-Glue (It can be PVA glue, spray glue, decoupage glue)

-Varnish 

-Ruler

-Pencil and eraser

-Cutting mat

Four basic steps to describe how to make layered art?

1. Cut out the pictures - You can create your own cut layers by drawing them or you can take 
the print outs and cut them.

Cut the first layer to fit out the frame.once you have the initial shape then repeat the process. 
Make sure that each layer should be smaller than the previous one. 

Many projects include cutting and drawings of images as well as print then cut. 
But, sometimes you will need to create your own cut layers to create layered papercut art. 
You can edit each layer as you want. 

2. Arrange the pictures to explain a story or depict a scene.

3. Paste the pictures on the required surface - we can do multi layered paper art over furniture,
window frames, game cards, wallpapered glass coasters, etc

4. Apply several coats of varnish to the layers of pictures.  

Layered paper art template.

Layered paper cutout art is really fascinating to look at. Well, you can get lots of layered paper 
art templates over the internet to start your project. Nowadays, many paper cutout art templates 
are available and those are unique in their own way. You just need to print and cut those templates. 
You can also post pictures on them or write over them to boost your skills.

Paper layering tips.

Be careful when you create layers for your project. I am going to share some tips that will help 
you to avoid wasting your time in messy layers. 

1.Plan the outline of your design

2.Create layers with contrast in mind or choose papers with colours that work together
(contrast can be added with intensity of the colours or size of pattern on the paper. 
You can use the colour from dark to light)

3.Use small angles (Each layer should have different angle, It will help to give an informal look)

4.Use collectables.

Masters of paper cutout layered art.

1.Maud Vantours 

She is a french graphic designer.She has special eyes for colour combinations and 
geometrical expression. She has constructed many paper sculptures by hand, 
layering paper and finally cutting them to reveal mesmerizing patterns.

2. Helen Musselwhite 

She is a paper artist based in the north west of England. Her talent lies in three dimensional 
paper sculpture. Her work is fantastic and she takes inspiration from nature. 
She is a very productive artist and she often builds inside a frame. Her incredible artwork 
has been used for advertisements and campaigns as well. 

3. Morgana Wallace

She is a great cut paper artist who has created amazing cut paper collages. 
Morgana Wallace was born into an artistic family in Winnipeg, Manitoba. 
Later, she moved to Victoria, British Columbia.

She has created multi layered paper art and mesmerizing illustrations from layers of cut paper.

Layered papercut art is becoming popular all over the world.
In this article I have described how to make layered art, Layered paper art name, 
what is layered paper art called, tips and trick of multilayered papercut art. 

This art is really mesmerizing so give it a try.