Craft of Handmade Paper, The: A Practical Guide to Papermaking Techniques

by john-plowman

The ancient art of papermaking began in China in 105 AD. This book explains how one can carry on the tradition of creating not just paper but unique sculptural objects of great beauty by employing basic techniques and using materials and equipment that are, for the most part, readily available around the house. Paper pulp can be made from plants, fruits, or vegetables. Textural qualities of the pulp can be enhanced by everything from flowers to feathers. This complete guide to papermaking techniques also illustrates how to create special effects such as embossing, embedding and laminating. Whether making one-of-kind greeting cards, lampshades, wall hangings, sculptures or books, experimentation and your imagination are the keys.

Genres: Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1997

Reviews

[rakoonz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is incredibly basic. The basic technique instructions are very vague. For example: in the technique showing paper made from plant material, no ratios are given for plant material to washing soda or water. For such a basic book, you should be expecting people to have no idea what these ratios are, and give a starting point. By contrast, the author spent much time elaborating on projects that could be done with finished handmade paper. The projects were not terribly open-ended, and I did not feel inspired by the example projects.