paper pack I

• linen scraps are cut into stamp size and beaten into a milky pulp by my ‘critter’ (more information)
• using moulds and deckles (beautifully made by michael) the pulp is transformed into paper
• the paper is very strong even when almost translucent and fine
• mordants can be added into the pulping process to saturate every individual fibre

• wrap a present using twine so it can be reused
• use cellulose paste and make a *forest light shade or any sculptured form
• stitch directly onto the paper to accentuate the prints and pattern
• collage, overprint, draw, crayon, paint

1 collect a large glass jar and tie string around the top to create a handle

2 hang the glass jar so you can work on it

3 apply cellulose paste liberally on the surface

4 tear your hanji paper

5 carefully wet the tear line with a water laden paintbrush

6 gently tear the paper which should part easily leaving a ‘deckle’ edge

7 use your paintbrush to apply the hanji paper to the surface of the glass

8 cover the bottom of the glass jar as well as the sides

9 fill the jar up with LED lights or a citronella candle to use outside