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Papermaking for Preschoolers

Posted on February 19, 2010 by admin

Certainly it is a personal choice, but young children can still very much be involved in the paper making process. Here’s how. Continue reading →

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10 Benefits of Paper Making in the Classroom

Posted on February 4, 2010 by admin

Whether homeschooling or teaching in a classroom setting, teachers can get a lot of mileage out of a single paper making lesson. Making our own paper teaches us things from nearly every subject and helps us make sense of our world. Imagine if math teachers could have their students make rulers, or music teachers could make instruments in class–what a gateway to knowledge! Continue reading →

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Spend Time, Not Money This Christmas

Posted on November 2, 2009 by admin

If you’re hoping to make some handmade paper gifts this holiday season for friends and family, now is the time to do it. With a little planning, hard work, and creativity, you can give your loved ones unique, heartfelt gifts that they’re not likely to get anywhere else. Continue reading →

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Keeping Safety in Mind While Making Paper

Posted on October 30, 2009 by admin

Making paper is considered a very safe and enjoyable activity. However, like any craft, there are some dangers that can always be present. Continue reading →

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Printers From India Make Furniture From Old Paper

Posted on October 20, 2009 by admin

The printers, Anil Gujar and Sunil Juneja, both of Pune’s leading printing press company, Inkfloat, are using discarded paper to create furniture. Continue reading →

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Homemade Paper to Localize Economy?

Posted on October 16, 2009 by admin

From pilfering hotel shampoo bottles to using single squares of toilet paper at a time, we’ve all heard some pretty interesting, creative, and sometimes slightly unhinged ways to save money these days. Continue reading →

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How to Make Paper Mache

Posted on October 1, 2009 by admin

Another fun use of recycled paper is paper mache. Paper mache is a great method of making three dimensional paper crafts, such as masks, ornaments, and figurines. Continue reading →

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Hand Papermaking, Inc. to Hold Luncheon in Boston

Posted on September 25, 2009 by admin

Founded in 1986, Hand Papermaking Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to carrying the legacy of handmade paper into the future. Continue reading →

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Using Paper in Non-Paper Products

Posted on September 13, 2009 by admin

Many fans of recycled paper products like to use paper for all sorts of things. Reusing paper to make recycled, homemade paper is a fun way to conserve and create, but there are literally dozens of other ways to give old paper a new life. Continue reading →

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Top Handmade Paper Products

Posted on September 8, 2009 by admin

Though making your own paper and using it for personal projects is a fun and rewarding activity, handmade paper is not just for this purpose. On the contrary, handmade paper is used in the finest crafts and arts all over the world. Continue reading →

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