Handmade fairy creations from books
By employing folding and assembly techniques on book pages with laser-cut wings and embellishments, recycled books are transformed into decorative fairies, addressing the need for creative and sustainable decorative objects.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023006241
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-17
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-06-17
AI Technical Summary
There is a lack of creative and sustainable methods to transform recycled book materials into decorative objects that combine aesthetics with functional elements, such as fairies, beyond traditional decorative items.
A set of folding, gluing, and assembly techniques are applied to transform book pages into fairy components, combined with laser-cut paper wings, glass or porcelain heads, ribbons, and other embellishments, creating unique three-dimensional fairies.
The method produces unique, tender, and poetic lucky charms that not only recycle books but also integrate various decorative elements, enhancing their aesthetic and functional appeal.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Handmade creation of fairies from books
[0001] The present invention relates to a handmade creation of three-dimensional fairies made from a recycled book. The invention uses a set of folding, gluing and assembly techniques to transform the pages of a book into different constituent components of each fairy. These unique and inspiring creations combine elements such as book pages, ribbons, cut-out papers and cardboards, pendants or jewelry, as well as miniaturized objects.
[0002] The attached drawings illustrate the invention:
[0003] [Fig-1] represents a fairy with pointed and openwork wings
[0004] [Fig.2] represents a fairy with wings cut out in the shape of scales
[0005] With reference to these drawings, in this invention, the process of creating the fairies comprises the following steps:
[0006] 1. The body (1) of each fairy is formed from a book with each page folded three times. First, the top right edge of each page is folded down so that it overlaps the book's spine and forms a point at the top. Then, a second fold, overlapping the book's spine to refine the top point and reveal only a triangle of paper at the bottom. Finally, this triangle is folded towards the inside of the book, aligning it with its bottom edge. As the folds are made, the book takes the shape of a cone, which forms the base of each fairy.
[0007] 2. The fairies' wings (2) are cut out of colored paper, patterned or not, using a laser cutting machine. A vector drawing created using graphics software serves as the basis for the cutting. The cut wings are then glued to the fairy's base.
[0008] 3. The heads of the fairies (3) are balls made of blown glass, or enamelled porcelain. or crystal. They are attached to the upper end of the base using a glued metal rod, thus ensuring the solidity of the work.
[0009] 4. Each fairy is usually dressed in ribbons (4), pendants or jewelry. Wooden beads form the hands (5) of the creations, attached with a metal wire. The fairies are also embellished with additional decorations based on folding or laser-cut elements, such as paper hats, flowers and / or insects like butterflies or dragonflies (6), or miniature objects.
[0010] The approach to creating these fairies was motivated by the desire to design decorative objects that go beyond aesthetics as such. They are true lucky charms full of tenderness and poetry.
Claims
Claims
1. Fairy figurine comprising several folded, glued and assembled elements, in particular: The body (1) formed by folding the pages of a book. The wings (2) made of colored paper cut using a laser cutting machine. A head (3) made of blown glass, or enameled porcelain or crystal. An assortment of ribbons and / or jewels (4) Wooden beads constituting the hands (5). Decorations such as paper hats, laser-cut flowers and / or insects or miniaturized objects (6).
2. Method for producing a fairy figurine according to claim 1 in which the folding of the body (1) is carried out in three stages: * the upper right edge of each page is folded back so as to overlap the edge of the book and form a point at the top. * then, a second folding by overlapping the edge of the book to refine the upper point and leave only a triangle of paper at the bottom * finally, this triangle is folded towards the inside of the book by aligning it with its lower edge