Four Ways to Enhance Ordinary White Lace Paper with Dyeing, Printing, and Adhesive Techniques*

Lace paper is so cute ♡

Lace paper is delicate and pretty, and it’s useful too. Originally, it was commonly used beneath cakes or placed between the saucer and cup during tea time, but now the ways to utilize lace paper are varied, such as making garlands or using it for wrapping.＊＊

Lace paper can be used for all sorts of things, and the more you use it, the more you might think: "I wish the lace paper itself was cuter..."＊

Four Ways to Make Plain White Lace Paper Even Cuter＊

Of course, plain white lace paper is cute on its own, but with a little extra effort in arranging it, it can definitely become even more vibrant. Creating one-of-a-kind patterned lace paper is not just a dream.♡

Here are some ways to magically make lace paper even cuter!

Lace Paper Arrangement Method ① Dyeing

The method of "dyeing" plain white lace paper is probably the most well-known arrangement technique.♡

It’s common to dye it with tea or soak it in watercolor ink-mixed paper and dry it, similar to creating colored paper napkin flowers.＊

While it does take time, the appeal is that you can adjust the colors freely, so you don’t have to search for commercially available colored lace paper in your favorite shades.

Pink, gold, and mint-colored lace paper are super cute, right? You can also paint them with acrylic paint. You can even create watercolor patterns! ♡

Lace Paper Arrangement Method ② Printing

Some brides have printed patterns on lace paper.♡ They used a home printer to print their favorite colors and designs on ordinary lace paper!

With this method, patterns like polka dots, floral designs, or wedding initials can be made just the way you want.

It’s quite rare to see patterned lace paper, so it’s very unique! ♡

Lace Paper Arrangement Method ③ Applying Dried Flowers

Some people have applied dried flowers onto lace paper.♡

This idea is super cute.＊ It’s more realistic than floral patterns and has some dimensionality.

Normally, applying glue causes unevenness, so it seems that dried flowers are placed first and then laminated!

Laminating makes it smooth and water-resistant, making it perfect for coasters and such◎

Lace Paper Arrangement Method ④ Gluing a Backing

Another classic arrangement method is to glue colored paper to the back of plain white lace paper.＊

The color of construction paper or origami peeks through the lace! ♩

By adding a backing, the fluttering lace paper becomes sturdier, which is great for garlands that you don’t want swaying in the wind or photo props that need to be kept straight. ♡

Plain white lace paper can be made cuter with a little effort ◎

Lace paper is very affordable and can be purchased at 100-yen shops, supermarkets, craft stores, and home centers, so there are plenty of ways to utilize it. ♩

If you ever get bored of cutting, folding, or stacking plain white lace paper, definitely try "arranging the lace paper itself" next! ♡

You can create one-of-a-kind patterned lace paper that is different from mass-produced items! ♡