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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I have never made paper, and it looks like a fascinating hobby that could become addictive.
Best wishes, Pete.
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yes, all true in my case –
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I would love to try this! Sound like so much fun Beth!
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something very satisfying in the process and the result
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Sounds fun!
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indeed
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What a wonderful idea.
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it was great fun
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It will be great for making cards or wrapping gifts.
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yes, in this format for cards or notes, and a larger piece for wrapping –
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A very cool idea
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This sounds like fun, Beth.
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it really was and each person had their own style
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That’s great
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Fun exercise
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yes, it definitely was inspiring
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Something I’ve never thought of doing – fantastic!
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I’ve always been drawn to paper and making my own, wow –
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Now that’s a personal touch for your stationary, Beth. Well done.
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yes, and I do enjoy handwritten letters, so I’d better get to work –
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It may be paper that your pictures show, but I can’t help seeing two slices of German pumpernickel:
https://www.mestemacher-gmbh.com/product/natural-pumpernickel-usa/
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I was thinking they resembled those delicious seedy European crackers )
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isn’t making paper FUN? I got to do it decades ago at a place in Ann Arbor and I believe I still have a few sheets
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was it hollander’s? I loved browsing that store, if it was, that’s where I live, but no longer there. I took a class that the city offered though and it was great –
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Gosh, I don’t remember… this was in 1992, and I had a blast!
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How interesting and unique. And a beautiful art form!
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it was just so interesting watching it develop into something new and seeing even more possibilities
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I remember making paper with friends in high school. Endless possibilities!
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exactly and fun to experiment
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I shouldn’t have looked because I always want to do this again. Got rid of all my making supplies though. It’s so much fun to see what you can create. Love what you made.
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we did it with very rustic basics, not much needed
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Gorgeous — you have soooo many talents, Beth! 🥰
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it’s all a great experiment, isn’t it? not really a right or wrong, just play really
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Love it! 🥰
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Your paper is a piece of art! <3
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it kind of is in a way, and also resembles a hearty European cracker )
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Good enough to eat! :)
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right!
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Never have made paper. It would be interesting and fun.
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it is an interesting process and I’m learning what not to do as well as what to do, lots to play around with and endless options
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Lovely
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mine kind of resemble wasa crackers, but maybe I’m just hungry )
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Your paper turned out botanically beautiful. What fun. I made paper once at a children’s museum in Appleton, WI. I, too, would love to do this again.
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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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I made some paper decades ago in high school. Fun. But the quote is what really caught my attention. My granddaughter is majoring in creative writing.
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what a wonder major!
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Imagine if we had to make our own paper…oh wait you did! Love this
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I’m going to have to pick up the pace if I’m going to make all of my paper )
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HA! It’s kind of a “one piece at a time” thing, isn’t it?
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indeed
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I, too, love paper and buying different notebooks. How fun to make your own. Petalsin the paper would be lovely.
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yes, to the notebooks as well –
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This sounds like so much creative fun, and all natural! That is something I would love doing with my grandchild… when it is old enough 😄 I have to keep it in mind!
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yes, it’s fun for all ages
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How cool is that? And beautiful! What a fun project.
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it’s really fun
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That is REALLY NEAT!
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and it was really fun!
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Very pretty, Beth! Would make a great gift!
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ooh, good idea, and just the kind of gift I’d love to receive too
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How pretty! I love the flowers you added. I used to make paper as a kid, but only very simple stuff.
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this was pretty simple as well, but I’d love to try different things –
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what a great idea, Beth; will mention this as a possible start-up group to the local council :)
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That is so awesome, and I love how pretty it looks! :)
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Thanks so much!
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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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yes, same here with people’s reaction to my interest in paper )
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Lovely quote 🌿🌺
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She was quite the writer who clearly relished nature.
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Wow. I should try it sometime.
Thanks always Beth. You are a great teacher.
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it was very fun and I was the student in this case and fun to switch roles –
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Oh wow. It’s good to switch 😃. I will let you know when I try it.
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yes, please do –
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This sounds like fun.
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it really was enjoyable –
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😍
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<3
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That looks like some yummy veggie thing to eat!
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yes, I was thinking a veggie wasa cracker
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