How to Make Paper - A Walk Through My Process
❀ Join me for this special episode in which I take you along for the ride that is my paper making process. Towards the end, you'll also see how I use my paper to make precious, handbound journals.
Making paper is a serene, beautiful, enchanting process (at least for me!); however, you will see that it requires a lot of time and labor. This is why I can only do so much of it at a time.
Because I believe handmade paper is such an incredibly special thing, I want to give you the opportunity to have your own pieces of my paper 👇
Find handmade paper journals, including the ones in this video, here:
https://www.calicoflowerstudio.com/pr...
If you have more specific questions about how to make paper, please leave a comment, and I will do my best to give you my experience and perspective! There may even be someone else in this community of over 1k subscirbers (yippee!) who can chime in too.
Thank you for being here, and enjoy the process.
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Tools list:
For making the pulp:
❀ paper scraps (newspapers, junkmail, etc.)
❀ paper shredder
❀ big vases (for soaking shredded paper)
❀ water (for soaking shredded paper)
❀ blender (for blending shredded paper)
For making and drying the paper:
❀ basin of water
❀ 8.5" x 11" paper making screen
❀ sponge
❀ various cuts of fabric
❀ suspended wire
❀ clothespins
❀ metal rack
For flattening the paper:
❀ iron
❀ ironing board
❀ spray bottle
For creating and attaching product labels:
❀ kraft paper
❀ inkjet printer
❀ rotary cutter
❀ ruler
❀ cutting board
❀ scissors
❀ yarn
Want to make your own art? Cultivate creativity with these artful, handmade goodies:
https://www.calicoflowerstudio.com/pr...
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Calico Flower Studio is a space for reflecting on art + life through the lens of mixed media. I'm Dani Michaux Samson - your humble artist and host. I create abstract, analog mixed media collages with an array of materials that I have collected over the years.
On this channel, you will find that my process is laid back and light on the tutorial front. I'm more of a "think-out-loud" kinda gal. You might hear some tips on technique, but my ultimate goal is to bring you into the mind of an artist and provide a peaceful and thought-provoking experience. Sort of like an art vlog. No expertise necessary.
PS - All completed artworks are approved by my feline studio assistants, Dahlia and Clover. They will often stop by to check on me while I’m filming, so look out!
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Intro and outro music:
“Never Come Down” by La Poré
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