paper, handmade

Explains how to make both white and exotic papers; introduces the decorative techniques of splattering, batik, block printing, and stenciling; and provides ideas for easy-to-make projects including frames, boxes, and cards.

Detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs provide guidance in the selection and preparation of fibers to the final pressing and parting, drying and coloring of the finished sheets.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for nine papermaking projects, and includes information on materials and techniques.

Provides photo-illustrated, step-by-step instructions to create paper from recycled newspapers, magazines, bottle labels, discarded gift wrap, old phone books, and related materials, discussing supplies and materials, and including more than thirty project ideas to be made with recycled paper.

Describes the technique of making handmade paper from recycled papers and includes information on embossing, watercolor dyeing, coffee overdyeing, and crayon resist; and provides instruction on making collages and other paper projects.