Today I sent off my ginkgo leaf paper samples for the 2010 Papermaking Swatch Swap. I also sent two cover papers and will receive a bound book with samples from a total of seventy papermakers. Just about the entire group I think. So here's my paper samples . . .
I harvested the leaves last fall and partially cooked, rinsed well, and put them in the freezer right next to the frozen meatloaf!
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Using my crockpot for cooking fibers has revolutionized papermaking for me. No more pot boiling over on the stove and stinking up the whole house. |
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And here's a list of the junk that was used to make my press by my ever handy and resourceful hubby: 1. Hydraulic press and handle. 2. Long bolts from electrical poles. 3. Clothing rack. 4. Scrap angle iron. 5. U-bolts from cable assembly in chicken house. 6. Eyebolts from TV antenna brackets. 7. Pre-formed metal for Peterbilt truck replacement parts. Modeled on a picture of a press that retailed for $1,200!
Now that the weather has cooled some, I will be making lots of paper -- and some experimenting with new processes, too.
I love that list of materials that went into your press. LIke the looks of the press, for the matter:-)
ReplyDeleteAnd the paper does look wonderful -- and a lot of work. But it seems to be the kind of work that is so absorbing that it's more like life than work, if you know what I mean.
And you see, my computer is allowing me to post -- miracles will never cease.
Hmph, and all these are framed too -- I didn't notice until Barbara pointed it out. Upping the ante on us lazy slobs! Well, I refuse to frame my blog photos, even if it does make me look like a piker. I'll just claim GDI status
ReplyDeleteLooks like your blog is off to a great start!
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