The papermaker's companion: the ultimate guide to making and using handmade paper

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pt. 1. Papermaking basics. Getting equipped -- Collecting and preparing the fiber -- Beating pulp -- Using additives -- Making paper -- pt. 2. Papermaking techniques and projects. Pulp painting -- Laminating and embedding -- Decorating with inclusions -- Embossing -- Making shaped sheets -- Watermarking -- Casting -- Using armatures -- Pulp spraying -- Children's projects.;This essential reference covers absolutely everything you need to know about papermaking, from the basics to advanced techniques such as shaped sheets, embossing, laminating, and watermarking. Also includes thorough step-by-step instructions for processing pulp, building papermaking equipment, and making paper-based projects like cards and lamp shades. pt. 1. Papermaking basics. Getting equipped -- Collecting and preparing the fiber -- Beating pulp -- Using additives -- Making paper -- pt. 2. Papermaking techniques and projects. Pulp painting -- Laminating and embedding -- Decorating with inclusions -- Embossing -- Making shaped sheets -- Watermarking -- Casting -- Using armatures -- Pulp spraying -- Children's projects.