May14

making paper.

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I have always been drawn to beautiful paper of all kinds

especially homemade paper

recently I had the opportunity to make paper

with a small group of fellow enthusiasts 

we began by collecting invasive plants on a park trail

choosing stems, green leaves and blossoms

some with a faint scent

some with color

added some torn pieces of reused papers

 chopping, mixing, blending 

all the pieces with water

mashing, straining, draining, shaping

adding details, textures

each piece it’s own style

finally set to dry

now inspired to try more pieces

loved working with the botanicals 

maybe add some threads,

some hints of finely crushed stone?

—

‘fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.’

-william wordsworth

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    • it was so fun! I made a batch with a class years ago, and this brought it all back, I loved it. I think you might enjoy it too if you tried it again.

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  29. What an interesting process! I’m a huge fan of paper (most people find my interest weird) and can’t believe I’ve never paid attention to what a homemade process looks like. Such a personal way to create something special.

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