February 13, 2016
The Sunday Paper #94
Paper of the Week: DIY Bendable Paper
When you mix paper and wire you end up a new material. I’ve embedded wires in between sheets of handmade abaca paper for years (they stick to each other …
February 6, 2016
January 30, 2016
The Sunday Paper #92
Paper of the Week: Origami Paper
I’m guessing that you’ve heard about (or perhaps even participated in) the adult coloring book craze. Now it seems that origami might take its place (or join in). I’ve dabbled …
January 23, 2016
The Sunday Paper #91
Paper of the Week: Handmade Paper with Inclusions
These are some of my very first papers, made over 25 years ago in my kitchen in Brooklyn. I hadn’t met a soul who made paper (yet), and …
January 16, 2016
The Sunday Paper #90
Paper of the Week: Duplex Papers
My first job after college was with a commercial printing company in New York City, and I learned a lot about paper there. One of the papers I was introduced …
January 9, 2016
The Sunday Paper #89
Paper of the Week: Wax Paper
I ran across a story about 16 Genius Wax Paper Tips and it got me thinking. I remember my mom teaching me how to wrap a sandwich in wax paper …
January 2, 2016
The Sunday Paper #88
Dear Friends,
Happy New Year! As we launch into 2016, I wanted to tell you how much I love creating and sharing The Sunday Paper with you. This is just a quick note about some ways …
December 26, 2015
The Sunday Paper #87
Paper of the Week: Cotton Blend
I’ve been trying to concoct the perfect watermarking pulp that also offers folding strength. In general, I’ve found that short cotton linters (beaten quite fine) yield crisp watermarked images. However, …
December 24, 2015
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 25
I enjoy connecting with people in all sorts of ways, especially those from different walks of life. I often think of us as trees with branches and roots. Here’s a simple paper cut …
December 23, 2015
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 24
‘Tis the season to write thank-you notes! Here’s a clever origami envelope (not my design) that could be a nice use for wrapping paper. So, think twice before you toss that wrapping paper! …