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The paper on the left had external sizing applied, the paper on the right is raw as it came from the mold.
One way to do external sizing (I'll do pictures of the process later):
-1 packet unflavoured gelatine
-a little over 1 cup water
1. Put water in saucepan, dump gelatine in and let it 'swell' for ten minutes.
2. Bring mixture to almost-boil, bring down to simmer.
3. Using a brush or a sponge, apply to one or both sides of paper, swiping across.
4. With something in between sheets so they don't stick, press to remove any excess sizing.
5. Hang sheets on a line with a slight bow across the top, as they shrink some, or dry on a surface like a window or something.
I ironed mine when they were dry to get everybody flat again.
Learn more about papermaking or join us in Japan for the 31st annual Papermaking Workshop this Summer: www.awagami.com
During her papermaking residency, Cara Lynch dives into the world of American glass and stenciling to create this newest body of exquisite pulp paintings. Read more about how her brightly-colored, layered works are questioning the boundaries of fine art and craft: bit.ly/caralynch.
another glowing winter night, shortly before the opening of the new papermaking studio TOMORROW!
running, oh so much left to do...
hope to show you pictures from the event soon! :)
Paper carries meaning far deeper than the words it can convey. In direct collaboration with art therapists, the Peace Paper Project brings the artistic expression of resilience and healing to communities all over the world. We learned about paper making as cultural transformation in this lecture and live demonstration.
Photograph by Hanna Pitz
The paper is made from bark strips of the Daphne shrub. The plant is not killed during harvest, so the practice is sustainable. After soaking, the bark is cleaned by hand to remove hard bits that would ruin the texture.
In addition to the secular market for handmade paper, Buddhist scriptures are written on Daphne paper. It is proof against termite attack, as tannins in the bark keep the insects away.
new horizons... a new camera, many new things to learn! so far I just 'shoot' without reading the instruction book...
the old hammock will have to go, its is falling apart (will be recycled for papermaking, of course) - new one waiting to be hung up
During her papermaking residency, Cara Lynch dives into the world of American glass and stenciling to create this newest body of exquisite pulp paintings. Read more about how her brightly-colored, layered works are questioning the boundaries of fine art and craft: bit.ly/caralynch.
Peter Thomas demonstrating the waterbeater technique used for papermaking. His gypsy wagon studio was a treat to see.
One of the books notebook made that morning.
Find out more here: wp.me/pFHcF-133
Papermaking artistry of Amanda Degener.
Erdrich, Louise., Amanda Degener, Bridget O'Malley, Rebecca Alm, Mary Hark, Jeff Rathermel, and Michael Lizama. Winter Reader, 2003-2004. [Minneapolis, MN]: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 2003.
MCAD contributors: faculty: Amanda Degener and Rebecca Alm.
See MCAD Library's catalog record for this book.
Local call number: c006493
Title: [A worker overseeing a papermaking machine at a paper mill near Pensacola]
Date: 19--.
Physical descrip: 1 photoprint : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Series Title: (Commerce Collection.)
Repository: State Library and Archives of Florida, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 USA. Contact: 850-245-6700. Archives@dos.state.fl.us
Persistent URL: www.floridamemory.com/items/show/66958
Have you met our newest artist’s book resident, Radha Pandey? Originally from New Delhi, she visits WSW to produce “Taxonomy of Shapes,” a beautiful combination of letterpress printing, Asian paper, and hand bookbinding. On the blog, we catch up with Radha to learn what her book is all about: bit.ly/radhapandey.
We started by choosing pieces from our paper scrap box.
For an excellent tutorial on homemade papermaking, check out this set: www.flickr.com/photos/bzedan/sets/967347/
Not finished yet.. this is about 6 ft x 8 ft or so... it would make a nice room piece...
Also needs to be touched up with bits of paint here and there.
For seven weeks from August to October 2013, Sarah Peters came to work in our letterpress, papermaking, and bookmaking facilities to produce The Moon Has No Weather, a limited-edition book about the moon as an archive of its history.
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
Ellen and Chris led students in creatin sculptures from the inside out, starting with elegant armatures. Beginning with skeletal frames of wire, steel, twine, and basket weaving, students then created paper to cover their forms.
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
For this piece of paper, I wanted to try and have a collage effect. This piece turned out alright. However, it would have been nice to have the pieces a little more "hidden" by the paper pulp.
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD
For seven weeks from August to October 2013, Sarah Peters came to work in our letterpress, papermaking, and bookmaking facilities to produce The Moon Has No Weather, a limited-edition book about the moon as an archive of its history.
Artist Book Resident Susan Mills spent November and December in our papermaking studio, creating "twentysix plants", a book containing 26 handmade papers from 26 fibers grown or harvested at and around WSW. More about her book here: bit.ly/1fSYHcD