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. Alternatively, they can be purchased cheaply from Amazon.com. (more…)
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The Best Books on Making Paper
Thursday, July 9th, 2009How to Make Grass Paper
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009We’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.
First, gather up all of your grass clippings. (more…)
Tips for Variations in Paper-Making
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Given 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.
Give it a little color. Add some dye, powdered paint, liquid paint, tea, food coloring… (more…)
How to Make Paper, Part 3
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Now that you have the consistency for the thickness of paper you want, be sure to remove any and all clumps that you can see. Make your paper-paste as smooth as you can.
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. (more…)
How to Make Paper, Part 2
Saturday, June 27th, 2009Now 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. For example, envelopes result in high-quality paper, while newspapers typically create gray paper. As long as the paper contains no wax, it should work.
Clean up your paper before you begin.
How to Make Paper, Part 1
Monday, June 22nd, 2009Making 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.
Homemade paper makes a very personal, unique addition to your stationary–as well as a beautiful gift. Since it’s acid-free, it’s also great for people who like to do scrapbooking. Results are also typically of high quality, perfect for elegant invitations, thank you cards and announcements. (more…)