Thank you, Helen! I was just feeling sad I don't have you around for guidance since I'm about to beat some flax and haven't done it in a few years....and then you appeared with this video! Yay!!
Really interesting tutorial. I have a couple of questions. Are the flax fibres treated with soda ash or any other chemical prior to paper making? And how did you dry the first set of papers in your beautiful sample book? Many thanks Liza
I did not cook the flax, but you certainly could. I dried the first set of papers in my restraint dryer. Here's a video about that: th-cam.com/video/OC8DGuGyqh0/w-d-xo.html
When a machine, in this case a Hollander, is used in the process, then it's called hand-crafted paper. If the pulp is beat by hand, and no machines are employed, then it may be called handmade paper.
You're gonna have to do some research. David Reina and toolsforpaper make them in this country; Mark Lander has one that he produces in New Zealand. Peace Paper has info for building your own on their website, I think. Good luck and happy papermaking!
That tin can method I show can be used for any type of beaten pulp. A blender won't refine your pulp like a beater does, but you could still create a set of samples.
WOW! Perfect and complete record! You would laugh at my note taking🙃!
Thank you, Helen! I was just feeling sad I don't have you around for guidance since I'm about to beat some flax and haven't done it in a few years....and then you appeared with this video! Yay!!
Oh good! Love it when timing is spot on.
Fascinating!
Thank very instructive
Really interesting tutorial. I have a couple of questions. Are the flax fibres treated with soda ash or any other chemical prior to paper making? And how did you dry the first set of papers in your beautiful sample book? Many thanks Liza
I did not cook the flax, but you certainly could. I dried the first set of papers in my restraint dryer. Here's a video about that: th-cam.com/video/OC8DGuGyqh0/w-d-xo.html
Do you teach all the knowledge to do the papermaking in your book "The Papermaker's Companion" ? I'm considering purchase one copy.
Yes, this is an instructional papermaking book with information about each step in the process.
When a machine, in this case a Hollander, is used in the process, then it's called hand-crafted paper. If the pulp is beat by hand, and no machines are employed, then it may be called handmade paper.
Where can I buy a Hollander Beater or similar machine? Is it possible to build one myself?
You're gonna have to do some research. David Reina and toolsforpaper make them in this country; Mark Lander has one that he produces in New Zealand. Peace Paper has info for building your own on their website, I think. Good luck and happy papermaking!
Wonderful video! Can you describe a system for sampling if using only a blender?
That tin can method I show can be used for any type of beaten pulp. A blender won't refine your pulp like a beater does, but you could still create a set of samples.