Trash-to-Treasure Papermaking: Make Your Own Recycled Paper from Newspapers & Magazines, Can & Bottle Labels, Disgarded Gift Wrap, Old Phone Books, Junk Mail, Comic Books, and More

319 Pages·2011·12.54 MB·English

by  Arnold Grummer

trash-to-treasure papermaking
trash-to-treasure papermaking
// make your own recycled paper from newspapers & magazines /
can & bottle labels / discarded gift wrap / old phone books / junk
mail / comic books / and more …
Arnold E. Grummer
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Grummer, Arnold E., 1923–
Trash-to-Treasure Papermaking / By Arnold E. Grummer.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60342-547-6 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Paper, Handmade. 2. Papermaking. I. Title.
TS1124.5.G78 2011
676'.22—dc22
2010043056
contents
Chapter 1 Fiber Art
The Nature of Plant Fibers
A Bit of History
Recycled Paper Is Not New
Chapter 2 Supplies and Materials
Gathering Your Supplies
Where to Find Pulp
Making Paper That Will Last
What Is Sizing?
Building a Paper Press
Chapter 3 Easy Papermaking Techniques
Pour vs. Dip
Tin Can Papermaking
Preparing Pulp
Building a Pour Hand Mold
Making Paper with a Pour Mold
Chapter 4 Recycling Techniques
Mottled or Chunky Surface
Surface Embedment
Internal Embedment
Chapter 5 Pulp Magic
Getting Color: Dyeing vs. Recycling
Glitter and Glisten
Pulp Layering
Coasters
Pulp Painting
Adding Color in the Deckle
Bordering
Chapter 6 More Fun Things to Try
Pin Drawing
Edge Dipping
Moonscape
Texturing
Embossing
Screen Block Out: Windows
Deckle Division
Sheet Layering
Watermarking
Board Drying
Air Drying
Air Plus Pressure
Chapter 7 Paper Casting
Laying the Foundation
How to Make a Paper Cast
Application Methods
Making Pulp Strips for Casting
Framing in Style
Surface Decoration
How to Get Colored Pulps
Cast Paper Bowls
Basket Variation
Tiger Mask
Fish Bowl
Chapter 8 Making Things with Paper
Bookmarks
Mini Circular Cards
Circular Notes
Paper Cones
Tin Can Critters
Cupcake Toppers
Flowers
Simple Mini Name Garland
Name Garland
Deluxe Garland
Gift Wrap and Tags
Holiday Wreath
Illustrated Cards
Jar Lid Labels
Magnets
Simple Mobile
Cloud Mobile
Shelf Edging
Pencil Wrap
Easy Holiday Ornaments
Tree Ornament
Name-on-a-String Cards
Pose-able Puppet
Custom Notebook or Journal
Birthstone Card
Torrent Lampshade
Coiled Bowl
Pop-Up Cards
Custom Wedding Invitations
Bud Vase
Decision Maker
Spinwheels
Special Seed Card
Wacky Bodies
Resources