I have some fancy folding for you today - 3-D Celtic Knot Embellishments. They look great in gold glimmer paper. The knots look impressively intricate - but you can learn to fold them with just a little practice. The basic knot shape is of one-piece construction, which is convenient --- and a nice party trick! All the knots work on the same principle: fold the "arms" to the centre, then swing the free side to the back. You can catch a hoop in the loops for an extra-fancy touch - loop-de-loop deluxe.
Print the Celtic Knots template onto the wrong side of the paper, then cut and fold. There are tutorials for each shape of knot.
There's also a download for a bag topper. The idea is that a cello pack of Celtic Knot embellishments would make a welcome gift for a calligrapher or card-maker: 3-D illuminated manuscripts!
Fix the knots onto your project with sticky dots.
Here are your downloads:
CelticKnots.pdf
CelticKnotBagTopper.pdf
I've done tutorial sheets for the three knot shapes - the squares, the trefoils, and the hearts:
If you'd like to learn how to design your own 2-dimensional Celtic Knots, these books by Sheila Sturrock are great:
Celtic Knotwork Handbook
Celtic Spirals Handbook
Both books are from GMC Publications Ltd. Neither title is new - but they are worth tracking down. The first title is available used and new, the second is still in print. Each title de-mystifies the process of drawing Celtic Knots in a clear and user-friendly manner - and throws in a bit of history to boot. The books are intended for pencil-drawing, but if you've gone digital than the geometric principles still apply, of course.
Have fun illuminating your manuscripts, gifts, or cards.
Thank you Susan, these look intriguing to make. Great tutorial as usual.
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful. Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I really like these! I just found them on Pinterest!
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