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How to Make Wood Pulp Paper

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

With so many ways to make paper out of recycled material out there, you may not have thought of making your own wood pulp paper. It can, however, be done. Continue reading →

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Tips for Teaching Paper-Making in the Classroom

Posted on August 25, 2009 by admin

Paper-making is a rewarding hobby and pastime, but it’s also a very enriching and exciting creativity for the classroom. Continue reading →

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How To Make Rice Paper

Posted on August 19, 2009 by admin

If you’ve been making your own handmade paper now, you might want to try making rice paper. Rice paper is a beautiful and elegant creation that has been used in writing and art for centuries in China and Japan. Slightly transluscent with a unique texture, it will be a lovely addition to your handmade paper collection. Continue reading →

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Famous Handmade Paper Artists

Posted on August 10, 2009 by admin

Just as there are artists famous for paintings, sculptures or sketches, so too are there plenty of handmade paper artists known for their craft. Here are just a handful of these artists. Continue reading →

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Great Places to Buy Handmade Paper

Posted on August 5, 2009 by admin

Even if you don’t want to make your own paper, you can still enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of handmade paper. There are many places to purchase it for all of your paper needs. Continue reading →

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How to Make Paper with Dryer Lint

Posted on July 31, 2009 by admin

Dryer lint may not have been on your list of things to reuse, but it can actually be a good base to use for making paper. Continue reading →

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10 Things to Do with Your Handmade Paper, Part 2

Posted on July 24, 2009 by admin

Here are several more uses for your new collection of handmade paper. Continue reading →

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10 Things to Do with Your Handmade Paper, Part 1

Posted on July 21, 2009 by admin

Now that you’ve had some experience making your own paper, you probably have a small collection of it accumulating. Have you tried making paper in different colors, scents, or even with your own photo yet? How about making paper out of grass–or adding in your own seeds to make it plant-able? We’ve also learned about aging paper chemically to make it look older. Continue reading →

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Making Antique Paper

Posted on July 17, 2009 by admin

Whether you want to write a loved one something romantic with an aged flair, impress an English professor with an old-style sonnet, or simply add a bit of archaic edge to a pirate-themed party invitation, making antique paper is a great way to do it. Continue reading →

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Making Plant-able Homemade Paper

Posted on July 15, 2009 by admin

How cool would it be to enjoy your card–and then plant it into the ground to have a long-lasting gift of nature in its place? Every time you saw it, you would think of the person who sent it to you, and be reminded of the earth-friendly, natural gift of beauty from such a thoughtful friend. Continue reading →

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