Analytical study of making of traditional pencil case (Qalamdan) by papier-mâché technique with emphasis on wood formwork method and replace another method

Making of traditional pencil case by papier-mâché is one of the traditional arts in the Safavid and Qajar periods and today it is forgotten. Due to the preservation of Persian cultural heritage and traditional arts, it becomes necessary that be done the analytical study of making of traditional sliding pencil case by papier-mâché (paper adhesive layer) with emphasis on wood formwork method and replace another method from its scientific and technical aspect. Purpose is to know the methods of making traditional sliding pencil case by papier-mâché (paper adhesive layer). Question include: - How did the ancients done in the molding stage of making traditional sliding pencil case and what other method can be offered for this stage today? In research, library, documentary and experimental information have been studied with descriptive-analytical approach. Results show that by replacing the molding with Styrofoam instead of wooden molds, it is easy to design and make traditional pencil case by papier-mâché. The papier-mâché is a method of recycling waste paper that plays an important role in preservation of environment healthy and the craftsmen consciously used every opportunity to create artworks.