Process for making a cloth sketch

Abstract

This invention discloses a process for making fabric appliqué sketches. First, select a good sketch paper, lay it flat on a drawing board, and clamp the four sides of the paper in place. Then, use a hard pen or charcoal to draw the entire sketch on the paper, forming a complete sketch. Select a fabric appliqué area within the sketch, cut the base fabric for the appliqué within the defined area, and paste the cut base fabric into the appliqué area to cover the sketch. Then, draw on the base fabric by pasting different fabrics to form the fabric appliqué.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of handicrafts production, specifically relating to a fabric appliqué sketching technique. Background Technology

[0002] Fabric appliqué, originally known as court embroidery, is also called fabric patchwork, fabric collage, fabric flower arrangement, or fabric stacking. It is characterized by its rich and vibrant colors, clean and crisp cut edges, and woodcut-like textures, making it a common folk art in China. Fabric appliqué is natural and fluid, exquisitely crafted, and uniquely styled, suitable for decorating various rooms and spaces. It is popular both domestically and internationally as an interior decoration and artistic gift. Craft fabric appliqué is a new art form developed from an ancient technique, using the natural texture and patterns of fabric to express meticulous brushwork paintings through appliqué. The production process of craft fabric appliqué is very meticulous, using only high-quality fabrics and carefully hand-applied.

[0003] Existing simple fabric collages are generally simple monochrome collage styles. They are created by cutting single-color fabric into specific shapes, and then pasting multiple elements in a certain order onto a background board to form a relatively simple style of painting. They are generally a simple and easy-to-learn type of painting craft for children to learn to draw. They are mostly based on simple combinations of fixed fabric collage patterns, without the need for manual cutting and drawing of fabric collages of different colors. They can be regarded as a kind of handicraft.

[0004] True fabric collage is based on layering and pasting different colored fabric pieces into various shapes according to the artist's painting style and ideas. This method requires defining the content and style of the painting, with patterns cut and pasted by the artist according to their own ideas. Compared to ordinary painting methods, fabric collage not only requires basic painting skills but also necessitates pasting the fabric in a specific order according to the painting style, resulting in a more three-dimensional effect. To further enhance the variety of painting styles, it goes beyond simply using fabric; innovations are made in color and fabric selection, creating artworks in various styles, such as fabric collages of traditional Chinese paintings or oil paintings, achieved by adding dye to or around the fabric to create an oil painting style.

[0005] Different types of painting employ different production methods. Sketching, as a fundamental type of painting, typically uses hard brushes or other drawing tools directly, creating a powdery coating on the paper, unlike methods that involve dipping or bonding paint. This powdery coating is easily wiped away, allowing for greater flexibility in the artist's work. However, when combined with fabric collage, traditional Chinese painting or oil painting usually requires outlining the area first and then strictly adhering to that area. This means that the areas for fabric collage and paint must be planned beforehand. Therefore, paintings created using either of these methods may be difficult to correct later, even if the desired effect is not achieved. Furthermore, considering the characteristics of sketching, a method combining fabric collage with flexible adjustments is provided, making the creative process easier for artists. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the problem that existing methods for creating fabric appliqué paintings using immersion paint are inconvenient for flexible modification and unsuitable for sketching fabric appliqué paintings, this invention provides a method for sketching fabric appliqué paintings. The aim is to improve flexibility by adjusting the painting steps, allowing the artist to make adjustments as needed during the painting process.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:

[0008] In the first aspect, the present invention provides a process for making a fabric sketch. First, select a good sketch paper, lay it flat on a drawing board, and use clips to hold and fix the four sides of the paper.

[0009] Then use a hard pen or charcoal to draw the whole picture on the drawing paper, forming a complete sketch on the drawing paper;

[0010] Select a fabric appliqué area in the sketch, cut out the base fabric for the appliqué within the defined area, and paste the cut base fabric into the appliqué area to cover the sketch.

[0011] Then, different fabrics are pasted onto the base fabric to create a fabric collage.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, the present invention provides a first embodiment of the first aspect, wherein when pasting the base fabric, a blank area existing in the fabric pasting area is selected, adhesive is applied, and then the base fabric is pasted onto the corresponding fabric pasting area.

[0013] In conjunction with the first aspect, the present invention provides a second embodiment of the first aspect: when drawing a sketch, first determine the drawing blocks that need to be replaced by pasted fabric patches, then draw only the outline and necessary internal texture lines for the drawing blocks, paste the base fabric according to the outline, and cut the corresponding base fabric according to the texture lines for pasting.

[0014] It should be noted that all paintings contain "painting blocks," which are independent pattern styles. These blocks are distinguished from adjacent areas by color and shape, and are a fundamental requirement for fabric collage to replace pasted elements and highlight their style. For example, in a landscape painting, a "painting block" is a corresponding area of ​​a certain type, such as clouds, flowers, plants, mountains, or water features; while in a portrait painting, a "painting block" is a corresponding facial feature or limb, such as facial features, hair, or limbs. Since this application only focuses on sketches, which are mostly realistic paintings without color distinctions, they can only be distinguished by light and shadow.

[0015] In conjunction with the first aspect, the present invention provides a third embodiment of the first aspect, wherein after selecting the fabric patch area, several fabric patch areas that need to replace the sketch parts are first selected by drawing blocks, and then a comparison template is formed by cutting the base fabric according to the outline of the fabric patch area. After several comparison templates are pre-attached to the corresponding fabric patch areas, the final fabric patch areas that need to be retained are determined, and then the comparison templates corresponding to the retained fabric patch areas are precisely cut and attached to the corresponding fabric patch areas.

[0016] It's important to note that since sketching is the foundation for the entire artwork before painting, compared to other painting methods, sketching, as a basic technique, can quickly establish the outline and framework of the entire piece, and can be easily modified as needed. Other painting methods that use paint immersion, because they cannot be modified after creation, usually require determining the painting area first and then painting separately. Fabric collage sketching is different. After sketching, the artist can choose suitable fabric to replace the areas based on their concept. This pre-application method allows the artist to see the actual replacement effect, making it easier to determine the best painting plan before fine-tuning by attaching the base fabric. This provides greater flexibility and makes it easier for the artist to make adjustments while ensuring that the basic content of the painting remains unchanged.

[0017] In conjunction with the third implementation of the first aspect, the present invention provides a fourth implementation of the first aspect: after all the determined comparison templates have been made, the entire drawing paper is placed horizontally, and then the corresponding comparison templates are placed in the corresponding fabric patch areas in turn according to the requirements to check and determine the fabric patch areas that need to be retained.

[0018] In conjunction with the first aspect, the present invention provides a fifth embodiment of the first aspect, wherein after determining the fabric patch area, the sketch portion within the fabric patch area is first erased using a wiping structure, leaving the outer outline and necessary internal texture lines. After erasing, the area is rubbed with a hard-bristled brush to create a rough texture, and then adhesive is applied to adhere the base fabric.

[0019] In conjunction with the first aspect, the present invention provides a sixth embodiment of the first aspect, wherein after determining the fabric patch area, a base fabric with an area no more than twice the size of the corresponding fabric patch area is first cut out, and then the outer contour of the sketch portion in the fabric patch area is wiped out with a wiping structure to form an annular adhesive tape. Then, the adhesive tape is rubbed with a hard brush to create a rough texture and then adhesive is applied. The corresponding base fabric edge is folded inward and partially bonded to the adhesive tape, and fuzzy material is filled between the base fabric and the drawing paper to form a bulge. Finally, the edge of the base fabric is connected to the adhesive tape.

[0020] It should be noted that when creating a painting, the characteristics of fabric appliqué include not only using different fabric materials to provide different combination effects, but also providing a better three-dimensional effect because the fabric layers are formed by pasting. Therefore, in order to achieve a three-dimensional effect, the base fabric with an area larger than the appliqué area is cut, and then its edges are glued together by forming adhesive tape. After filling, the connection is completely pressed together to form a better three-dimensional effect, while also providing a better edge pressing effect to avoid curling.

[0021] In conjunction with the first aspect, the present invention provides a seventh embodiment of the first aspect, wherein after determining the fabric patch area, a base fabric with an area that is proportionally enlarged to no more than twice the area of ​​the corresponding fabric patch area is first cut out, and then a wiping structure is used to wipe the outer contour of the sketch part in the fabric patch area to form an annular adhesive strip, and a heat-deformable annular U-shaped strip is provided on the adhesive strip, with the opening of the U-shaped strip facing outward.

[0022] Attach the edges of the cut base fabric to the inside of the U-shaped strip opening and completely cover the U-shaped strip. After the base fabric is attached, use a hair dryer to heat along the U-shaped strip and press to close the U-shaped strip opening and tighten the base fabric.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0024] (1) The drawing method provided by the present invention can be applied to the characteristics of sketch painting. It utilizes the method commonly used to draw the overall painting framework, first outlining the framework and the overall painting, that is, presenting the entire painting on the paper first, thereby ensuring the coordination of proportions. At the same time, according to the needs, the corresponding fabric patch area is determined to replace some parts of the sketch painting. It can also provide the painter with more flexible reference through pre-comparison, making it easier for the painter to determine the best replacement method they think is best, and then make the replacement, thereby avoiding the situation where the painting is not as expected due to the ratio of paint to fabric patch and other effects, but cannot be modified and needs to be reworked.

[0025] (2) By optimizing the steps, this invention utilizes the easy-to-erase nature of sketches and avoids the problem of weak adhesive bonding caused by powder covering. By partially erasing or applying adhesive to the blank areas, a ring-shaped area is formed to prevent the edges from lifting. The three-dimensional effect is achieved by filling the ring-shaped edge with flocculent material. This allows for highlighting certain areas according to the artist's needs, thus forming a special painting style.

[0026] (3) The present invention uses a U-shaped strip or similar heat-deformation structure to heat-deform and press the base fabric by blowing hot air after bonding it, thereby forming a pressing and expansion of the edge of the base fabric in the fabric patch area. This not only presses the edge of the fabric patch area to prevent it from curling up, but also forms a slope surface with the sketch area, thereby avoiding the visual sense of discontinuity caused by the steep change in the thickness of the edge, and forming a special visual effect through the tensioned base fabric. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bonding effect before the U-shaped strip is pressed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bonding effect after using a U-shaped strip to press the edge in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bonding effect before the S-shaped pressure strip is used to press the edge in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0032] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationships commonly used when the product is in use. These terms are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in the description of this application is only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" in the description of this application does not imply that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0036] Example 1:

[0037] This embodiment provides a fabric collage sketching process, which involves drawing the background or main subject using sketching techniques, and then directly replacing the corresponding areas of the background or main subject with fabric collage techniques to present the artwork in a more three-dimensional way. Colors and multi-layered fabric collage techniques are used to highlight certain areas of the artwork.

[0038] Unlike the simple production methods of existing fabric collages, and unlike other painting methods that use oil-based or water-based paints to soak the paper, this method utilizes the erasable and adjustable properties of sketching to provide a more flexible painting method.

[0039] The specific steps are as follows: First, select a good sketch paper, lay it flat on the drawing board, and use clips to hold the four sides of the paper in place.

[0040] Then use a hard pen or charcoal to draw the whole picture on the drawing paper, forming a complete sketch on the drawing paper;

[0041] Select a fabric appliqué area in the sketch, cut out the base fabric for the appliqué within the defined area, and paste the cut base fabric into the appliqué area to cover the sketch.

[0042] Then, different fabrics are pasted onto the base fabric to create a fabric collage.

[0043] When pasting the base fabric, select a blank area within the fabric pasting area, apply adhesive, and then attach the base fabric to the corresponding fabric pasting area.

[0044] Furthermore, when drawing a sketch, first determine the blocks that need to be replaced by fabric appliqués. Then, draw only the outline and necessary internal texture lines for the block. Paste the base fabric according to the outline and cut the corresponding base fabric according to the texture lines for pasting.

[0045] In this embodiment, the sketches are illustrated using two types of painting: portraits and landscapes. The painting blocks represent the facial features of a person, including the facial features and hair area, with the hair area designated as the fabric patch area. In the landscape painting, the painting blocks are mountains, rivers, grasslands, trees, and flowers, with the mountains and trees replaced by fabric patch areas.

[0046] Taking the hair in figure painting as an example, when drawing, the hair occupies more than 40% of the area on the paper. After determining the general framework and proportions, the face and neck of the figure are drawn, and the hair is drawn. Then the outline and texture lines of the hair are drawn. The texture lines are the lines that highlight the special curls or density of the hair. When making the base fabric, strips of fabric are cut along the texture lines as needed and pasted on. Different colors and styles can also be used to create distinctions.

[0047] Furthermore, after selecting the fabric patch area, several fabric patch areas that need to replace the sketch parts are first selected using drawing blocks. Then, a comparison template is formed by cutting the base fabric according to the outline of the fabric patch area. After several comparison templates are pre-attached to the corresponding fabric patch areas, the final fabric patch areas that need to be retained are determined. Then, the comparison templates corresponding to the retained fabric patch areas are precisely cut and attached to the corresponding fabric patch areas.

[0048] Before painting, a sketch serves as the complete conceptualization of the entire artwork. Compared to other painting methods, sketching, as a foundational technique, can quickly establish the outline of the entire painting and allows for rapid modifications as needed. Other painting methods, which utilize paint immersion, cannot be modified after creation and typically require defining the painting area before proceeding with individual painting. Fabric collage sketching differs in that it allows for the selection of suitable fabric replacement areas based on the artist's concept after initial sketching. This pre-application method allows for viewing the actual replacement effect, enabling the artist to better determine the optimal painting plan before finalizing the application of the base fabric. This provides greater flexibility and facilitates adjustments while ensuring the basic content remains largely unchanged.

[0049] After determining the fabric patch area, first use a wiping tool to erase the sketched parts within the fabric patch area, leaving the outer outline and necessary internal texture lines. After erasing, use a stiff brush to rub the area to create a rough texture, then apply adhesive to adhere the base fabric.

[0050] One implementation method involves, after determining the fabric patch area, first cutting out a base fabric piece with an area no more than twice the size of the corresponding patch area. Then, using a wiping tool, the outer contour of the sketch portion within the patch area is wiped to create a circular adhesive strip. Next, the adhesive strip is rubbed with a stiff brush to create a rough texture, and then adhesive is applied. The corresponding base fabric edge is folded inward and partially adhered to the adhesive strip. Fluffy material is then filled between the base fabric and the drawing paper to create a raised area. Finally, the edge of the base fabric is connected to the adhesive strip.

[0051] As one implementation method, refer to Figures 1-2 After determining the fabric patching area, first cut out a base fabric with an area no more than twice the size of the corresponding fabric patching area. Then, use a wiping structure to wipe out the outer contour of the sketched part in the fabric patching area to create a ring-shaped adhesive strip. A heat-deformable ring-shaped U-shaped strip is set on the adhesive strip, with the opening of the U-shaped strip facing outward.

[0052] Attach the edges of the cut base fabric to the inside of the U-shaped strip opening and completely cover the U-shaped strip. After the base fabric is attached, use a hair dryer to heat along the U-shaped strip and press to close the U-shaped strip opening and tighten the base fabric.

[0053] Reference Figure 3 Unlike U-shaped strips, this design uses a strip structure of a certain width, with one side raised and the other side adhered to the drawing paper, creating a clamping gap between the raised part and the paper. The edge of the base fabric is tucked into this gap and bonded with adhesive. Once the base fabric completely covers the strip structure, a heat gun or hairdryer is used to heat and press it along the strip, resulting in a more effective side-pressing effect compared to a U-shaped strip, allowing the base fabric to adhere tightly to the drawing paper.

[0054] The invention is not limited to the optional embodiments described above, and anyone can derive other various forms of products under the guidance of this invention. The specific embodiments described above should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention; the scope of protection of this invention should be determined by the claims, and the description can be used to interpret the claims.

Claims

1. A technique for creating fabric appliqué sketches, characterized by: First, select a good piece of drawing paper, lay it flat on the drawing board, and use clips to hold the paper in place on all four sides. Then use a hard pen or charcoal to draw the whole picture on the drawing paper, forming a complete sketch on the drawing paper; Select a fabric appliqué area in the sketch, cut out the base fabric for the appliqué within the defined area, and paste the cut base fabric into the appliqué area to cover the sketch. Then, different fabrics are pasted onto the base fabric to create a fabric collage; After determining the fabric appliqué area, first cut out a base fabric piece that is proportionally enlarged to no more than twice the area of ​​the corresponding appliqué area. Then, use a wiping tool to create a circular adhesive strip along the outer contour of the sketch within the appliqué area. Next, use a stiff brush to rub the adhesive strip to create a rough texture, then apply adhesive. Fold the corresponding base fabric edges inwards and partially glue it to the adhesive strip. Fill the space between the base fabric and the drawing paper with a wavy material to create a raised area. Finally, connect the edges of the base fabric to the adhesive strip; or After determining the fabric patching area, first cut out a base fabric with an area no more than twice the size of the corresponding fabric patching area. Then, use a wiping structure to wipe out the outer contour of the sketched part in the fabric patching area to create a ring-shaped adhesive strip. A heat-deformable ring-shaped U-shaped strip is set on the adhesive strip, with the opening of the U-shaped strip facing outward. Attach the edges of the cut base fabric to the inside of the U-shaped strip opening and completely cover the U-shaped strip. After the base fabric is attached, use a hair dryer to heat along the U-shaped strip and press to close the U-shaped strip opening and tighten the base fabric.

2. The manufacturing process of a fabric appliqué sketch according to claim 1, characterized in that: When pasting the base fabric, select a blank area within the fabric pasting area, apply adhesive, and then attach the base fabric to the corresponding fabric pasting area.

3. The manufacturing process of a fabric appliqué sketch according to claim 1, characterized in that: When drawing a sketch, first determine the blocks that need to be replaced by fabric appliqués. Then, draw only the outline and necessary texture lines for the blocks. Paste the base fabric according to the outline and cut the corresponding base fabric according to the texture lines for pasting.

4. The manufacturing process of a fabric appliqué sketch according to claim 1, characterized in that: After selecting the fabric patch area, first select several fabric patch areas that need to replace the sketch parts using the drawing blocks. Then, cut a comparison template using the base fabric according to the outline of the fabric patch area. After pre-attaching several comparison templates to the corresponding fabric patch areas, determine the final fabric patch areas that need to be retained. Then, finely cut the comparison template corresponding to the retained fabric patch area and attach it to the corresponding fabric patch area.

5. The manufacturing process of a fabric appliqué sketch according to claim 4, characterized in that: After creating all the comparison templates, place the entire drawing paper horizontally, and then place the corresponding comparison templates in the corresponding fabric patch areas according to the requirements to check and determine the fabric patch areas that need to be retained.

6. The manufacturing process of a fabric appliqué sketch according to claim 1, characterized in that: After determining the fabric patch area, first use a wiping tool to erase the sketched parts within the fabric patch area, leaving the outer outline and necessary internal texture lines. After erasing, use a stiff brush to rub the area to create a rough texture, then apply adhesive to adhere the base fabric.

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