The Handmade Paper Book (Handmaid Series) - Softcover

Ramsay, Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1859741827 ISBN 13: 9781859741825

Publisher: New Holland Pub Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

By following these basic techniques, you can take advantage of the vast array of beautiful papers, many easily developed from everyday, natural materials such as fruits and vegetables, feathers, and seasonal wildflowers and leaves. Produce writing papers from recycled material, and add special touches such as embossing and watermarks. Create laminated paper to use as your own gift wrap. More than 20 beautiful, original projects provide scores of new ideas and hours of creative experimentation.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Making beautiful paper is easy, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly. With The Handmade Paper Book you'll learn how to create more than 20 exquisite paper projects with a minimum of fuss and equipment. Lavish photography and simple, easy-to-follow recipes will inspire you to start right away.

-- Create unique and stylish personal stationery

-- Add texture and color using natural materials like banana, silk, flowers, and feathers

-- Produce classic writing paper, textured gift wrap, and laid fiber paper

-- Master specialty papermaking techniques like embossing, watermarks, and fruit and vegetable papyrus

About the Author:

Angela Ramsay specializes in papermaking, dyeing and textiles. Inspired by the colours and textures of the Welsh countryside where she now lives, Angela runs her own business producing and selling a wide range of handmade papers, collages and cards. She lives in Llanglydwen, Wales.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Holland Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1859741827
• ISBN 13: 9781859741825
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80