Handmade Paper from Naturals


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Creating handmade paper is fun, easy, and eco-friendly too! Every one of these 25 gorgeous papers uses repurposed, recycled, and natural materials, from junk mail to grass clippings and coffee grounds. The simple recipes yield attractive results, and even beginners can master the basic techniques. And crafters will love the fabulous ideas for showing off their handiwork, including a greeting card, gift wrap, tags, books, a molded decorative bowl, and more. Make paper with: Grass Seeds Coffee and tea Flower petals Old denim Herbs Lavender Soy fibers Plant pulp Cumin and marigold Chili pepper




Creative Handmade Paper


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David Watson develops the recycling paper theme in this delightful book. He shows how to make paper from both waste paper and natural materials, plus he gives advice on dyeing, scenting, and embossing.




Papermaking with Plants


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Different creative craft ideas using paper and natural plant material.




The Handmade Paper Book


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Handmade paper adds a special, luxurious touch to personal stationery and can also be used as decoration, wrapping and as a gift, but it is expensive to buy. Making paper is a rewarding art which is easy to learn and gives glorious results in a short time.




All Things Paper


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Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.




The Papermaker's Companion


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Craft your own colorful paper goods and personalized stationary. With clear, step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process — from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment techniques like dyeing, embossing, and laminating. With tips on building your own papermaking equipment, ideas for transforming junk mail into dazzlingly unique notecards, and much more, you’ll be inspired to let your creativity shine as you explore the endless possibilities of handcrafted papers.




Papermaking with Garden Plants & Common Weeds


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Make exquisite papers right in your own kitchen. With a few pieces of basic equipment and a small harvest of backyard weeds, you can easily create stunningly original handcrafted papers. Helen Heibert’s illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how easy it is to blend and shape a variety of organic fibers into professional stationery, specialty books, and personalized gifts. You’ll soon be creatively integrating plant stalks, bark, flower petals, pine needles, and more to add unique colors and textures to your paper creations. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.




The Organic Artist


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This is an art book which highlights the possibility of using natural, organic materials as art supplies and inspiration.




Hanji Unfurled


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The Art and Craft of Papermaking


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Detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs provide guidance in the selection and preparation of fibers to the final pressing and parting, drying and coloring of the finished sheets.