Tag Archives: handmade paper

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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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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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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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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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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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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