The umbrella can be described from different perspectives according to how one sees it, which can be classified according to the umbrella usage and design. The umbrella can be considered a thing used to prevent oneself from getting wet in rainy weather. For an artistic person, an umbrella can be described as a flowering material made from different materials and designs. For those who want to combine its beautiful design and shape with its protective action, this article can bring a different perspective to a simple Umbrella made not from the usual synthetic material but rather from a natural material, Paper. Paper is a natural material which can be used design some amazing eye catchy designs for creating handcrafted Paper Umbrellas. There are many ways to make paper umbrellas that have been brought to attention in this article.
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Asian traditional way of making paper umbrellas is done by using natural paper material, cut into desirable sized and coated with different colours and a waterproof varnish is coated on top of the paper material to prevent water seepage. The paper material is connected to a wooden stick. The wooden stick and the handle are coated with waterproof varnish. This complete umbrella design is then let dry. Later designers do freehand painting on top of the paper umbrella to give the simple handmade umbrella a classy and elegant outlook.
Paper umbrellas are a simple DIY that a single person can make with minimal material or a heavily designed paper umbrella, a traditional accessory used in a different culture. Traditionally used, paper umbrellas needed manpower to generate the material, shape the umbrellas, a finally, paint and varnish their umbrella. Below are some traditional paper umbrella types that can widen the reader’s knowledge about the different paper umbrellas.
Types of Paper Umbrellas:
1. Chinese Paper Umbrella:
Chinese use an Oil-paper umbrella during the wedding to symbolise removing any evil spirit when the bride arrives. The oil-paper umbrella is made from bamboo, which is cut into a slice, soaked in water, made into pulp, and processed in the machine to get thin paper material that is then oil painted. Purple colour Chinese paper umbrella signifies the longevity of the elders, and white signifies the funeral.
2. Japanese Paper Umbrella:
The popular Washi paper is used in designing Japanese paper umbrellas. Washi, in which “Shi” means paper. Washi paper is made from the “Gampi” tree. The umbrella can be made as a thin umbrella called the Janome and the steady Bangasa umbrella. The thin material has a flimsy finish compared to the steady umbrella.
3. Large Paper Umbrellas:
This classy and traditional umbrella can be used for girls who like to have huge colourful umbrellas for any occasion. The material used to design this paper umbrella can be either bamboo sticks or recycled paper. The bamboo paper material is a more traditional outlook when compared to the recycled paper designed large paper umbrellas.
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4. Paper Umbrellas for the Wedding:
Traditional in Chinese culture, the paper umbrella is used, which has now been used in other cultures. The main highlight of this umbrella is the design which is made by freehand painters who can easily sketch the face of the bride and the bridegroom on top of the umbrellas, which is used during the wedding as a way of decorating the wedding hall. Some couples choose plain white paper umbrellas, which can also add an elegant look. The paper material used in designing usually differs from the paper umbrellas. The commonly used paper material is shiny or matte effect paper which can shine well and bring out the festive atmosphere.
5. Rice Paper Umbrella:
This type of umbrella is a lightweight umbrella commonly called the Parasol. Parasol is a Latin word where Para means protection and sol is Sun. Ladies prefer to carry it as an accessory for special occasions like weddings or parties. The final is also covered by the same paper material that makes the umbrella top from a single material. The paper umbrella is guided with a bamboo stick and has a wooden holder.
Tips for Making a Simple Paper Umbrella:
For parents who want to spend quality time with their kids more creatively, then one such interesting method could be the Do it yourself DIY method of designing paper umbrellas. Things needed for this artistic work would be muffin making paper cups, a few sketch pens, and a shiny foldable stick. The paper cup is made flat and desirable decoration is done on top of the paper cups. The thin shiny foldable, or malleable stick is drawn onto the centre of the flat muffin paper cup, forming the fully made DIY paper umbrella for the kid.
For Elders trying to make such simple paper umbrellas require enormous practice and raw material in designing them; instead, choosing a paper umbrella from the shop which can be modified according to one’s taste would be the ideal option. The way to customize the paper umbrella could be painting on top of the umbrella by buying a plain white or black colour paper umbrella. The other option could be decorating the simple bamboo handle with stickers or oil painting.
Tips to Make a Paper Umbrella Look More Fashionable and New Can Be:
- Avoiding using a paper umbrella regularly during the rainy season would be the first option to keep the paper umbrella brand new.
- Regular maintenance can be done to the paper umbrella by painting it new or adding a coat of clear glossy paint over the old umbrella.
