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The Best Books on Making Paper

If you’re ready to graduate from paper-making experimentation and officially use paper-making as your new hobby, you may want to check out some good books on the subject. Below are a few great guides to learning more about your new interest. Check to see if your local library carries any of these titles; if they don’t, request a few. Continue reading

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How to Make Grass Paper

We’ve learned how to make paper, and even how to add a bit of grass to homemade paper to give it some texture or a nature look. But did you know that you can actually make paper out of plain old grass? While the smell from making paper out of grass isn’t for people with weak stomachs, it can still be a fun way to use up your grass clippings. Continue reading

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Tips for Variations in Paper-Making

Given that the ancient Egyptians used plants to make papyrus paper, it’s only natural that we consider various plants, as well as other creative sources, in creating our own modern paper today. Here are a few tips in creating a look with your own homemade paper that’s personal, beautiful and unique. Continue reading

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How to Make Paper, Part 3

If you plan on using your paper for stationary or other writing purposes, you will want to make it ready for ink use. To prevent ink from soaking into your new paper, simply add two teaspoons of liquid starch into your paste mix and stir it well. Continue reading

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How to Make Paper, Part 2

Now that your preparation frame is ready, it’s time to pick out the medium for your paper. Different types of paper will give your finished product different looks, so be sure to select the look you want. Continue reading

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How to Make Paper, Part 1

Making paper can be an enriching, creative hobby for anyone interested in creating their own paper. It’s easy enough for almost anyone to do, and provides a fun activity to use in teaching children about where paper comes from. Continue reading

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