Paper Sculpture for Set Design
A course by Sarah Louise Matthews , Paper Engineer
Joined April 2021
Learn paper crafting techniques to create beautiful 3D illustrations and structures for a product photography set
Learn paper crafting techniques to create beautiful 3D illustrations and structures for a product photography set
Joined April 2021
Through paper crafting, you can transform a simple 2D sheet of paper into a beautifully tactile 3D object. Paper engineer Sarah Matthews uses the world around her as inspiration to create window displays and product set designs for clients including Selfridges, Pandora, and Ted Baker.
In this course, Sarah teaches you how to make your own three-dimensional papercraft structures. Learn paper crafting and design techniques to build layers of intricate details that capture people’s attention. Are you ready to build your very own universe out of paper?
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 35 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (131)
- 3,729 students
- 22 lessons (4h 20m)
- 35 additional resources (17 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a series of paper illustrations and props for a set design, featuring geometric shapes, 3D flowers, and insects.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning a new creative skill and building striking works of art from paper.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is needed for this course.
You will need paper, a scalpel, a cutting board, glue, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course. A computer with Adobe Illustrator is optional for anyone who would like to digitize their creative process.
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A course by Sarah Louise Matthews
Sarah Matthews is a paper engineer based in Yorkshire, England who has been making things out of paper for as long as she can remember. She went on to study textile surface design at university, but soon realized that her true passion lay in working with paper and so decided to specialize in it. After graduating she began selling her paper products on Etsy and sharing them on social media, where her work began attracting commissions.
Since then, she’s built a following of over 30K on Instagram and created paper window displays for brands including Ted Baker, Pandora, and Selfridges. She’s also written for Mollie Makes Magazine and published her own book, Paper Craft Home, in which she shares her expertise.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Before We Begin: Exploring the Possibilities and Sharing my Top Tips
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Researching the Final Project
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Sketching the Design 1
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Sketching the Design 2
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Toolbox
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U3
Techniques
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Basic Paper Techniques
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Decorative Details
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Creating Simple 3D Shapes 1
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Creating Simple 3D Shapes 2
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Creating More Sophisticated 3D Shapes 1
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Creating More Sophisticated 3D Shapes 2
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Using Illustrator and a Plotter 1
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Using Illustrator and a Plotter 2
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U4
Assembling Our Pieces
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Making My Paper Foliage
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Finishing the Flowers
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Crafting My Animals
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Arranging Everything in Place
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U5
Showcasing and Taking Care of Your Work
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Photographing the Pieces
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Sharing Your Work
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Caring for Your Creations
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FP
Final project
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Paper Sculpture for Set Design
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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fabriciozampini
Muy contento explorando la magia del papel!
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rivera_dian
She’s very detailed and it’s easy to understand, I learned a lot!
micheli.rppl
Ótimo curso, Sarah é detalhista em suas explicações o que facilita o entendimento. Recomendo
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Goodnight Magnificent Sarah Louise Mattherws Att: Cristian Alejandro Avalos Ortiz
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karen_dupie
I loved the course, thank you so much.xxx Very creative