Category Archives: Paper with Flowers

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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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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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 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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How to Make Grass Paper

Posted on July 7, 2009 by admin

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

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

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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Handmade Paper Institute is Struggling

Posted on June 25, 2009 by admin

The Handmade Paper Institute of Pune, India was once a glorious testament to the beauty and power of handmade paper. An idea conceived by none other than Mahatma Gandhi, it was meant to serve as a source of both eco-friendly paper as well as employment for the Indian community; and serve it did, exporting 500 varieties of beautiful, elegant handmade papers to at least 75 countries. Continue reading →

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