Papermaking for the first time
Book - 2002
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- Subjects
- Published
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New York :
Sterling
c2002.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 112 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9780806925080
- Papermaking for the first time
- How to use this book
- Section 1. Papermaking basics
- What materials and tools do I need to get started?
- How do I care for my equipment?
- How do I make a mold and deckle?
- Section 2. Basic techniques
- How do I make paper pulp and form sheets of paper using the dipping method? Dipped Sheets of Paper
- How do I use paper pulp to form sheets of paper using the pouring method? Poured Sheets of Paper
- How do I add color to my handmade papers using colored waste paper? Folio Cover
- How do I add sizing to my handmade papers for watercolor or other wet medium use? Greeting Card
- How do I add a light sizing to my handmade papers for computer printer use? Party Menu
- How do I tear handmade papers? Accordion Book
- How do I use natural fibers to strengthen my handmade papers? Dry-embossed Card
- How do I add decorative elements to my handmade paper while it is still in the forming stage? Cash Gift Pocket
- How do I make patterns within a sheet of handmade paper using wet embossing? Scrapbook Page
- How do I make patterns within a sheet of handmade paper using watermarks? Lamp Shade
- How do I make a large sheet of handmade paper with only a small mold? Hanging Scroll
- How do I make paper pulp to use as papier-mache for three-dimensional projects? Three-dimensional Box
- How do I use decoupage medium to make creative and unusual projects? Decoupaged Vase
- How do I make one sheet of handmade paper a different color on each side by laminating? Origami Folder
- Section 3. Beyond the basics
- How do I add sizing to my handmade papers and burnish them? Soap Wraps
- How do I add color to my handmade papers using natural ingredients? Paperweights
- How do I add color to my handmade papers using paint and decorative techniques? Wrapped Vase
- How do I add decorative elements to my handmade papers using natural inclusions? Pepper Pot
- How do I add decorative elements to my handmade papers using synthetic inclusions? Picture Frame
- How do I make shaped handmade papers--without cutting or tearing them--using a shaped mold or deckle?
- Stationery
- Envelope
- How do I make patterns within my handmade papers using papermaker's tears? Votive Holder
- How do I use cockled paper as papier-mache for three-dimensional projects? Ruby Slipper Pincushion
- Section 4. Gallery
- Metric equivalency chart
- Index