August 1, 2015
The Sunday Paper #66
Paper of the Week: Abaca with Embedded String
Most of you know that I love the qualities of translucency and shrinkage inherent in abaca fiber. This long fiber is a relative of the banana plant, and …
July 25, 2015
July 18, 2015
The Sunday Paper #64
Featured Paper of the Week: Akatosashi from Paper Connection International
In the early 1990’s, I had the opportunity to see a Japanese papermaking exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where I met Lauren …
July 11, 2015
The Sunday Paper #63
Paper of the Week: Tracing Paper
You know the tracing paper that you can get at any art supply store? It comes on a roll, in two colors (canary yellow and white) and in varying widths …
July 4, 2015
The Sunday Paper #62
Paper of the Week: Thai Unryu
Thai Unryu is a versatile paper that I like to use for teaching. It is inexpensive and beautiful with kozo fibers running through it. It comes in a wide variety …
June 27, 2015
The Sunday Paper #61
Paper of the Week: Elephant Hide
In the late 1980’s, I moved to NYC and took my first job at Rapoport Printing Company, a commercial printer in lower Manhattan. Sidney Rapoport, who was in his 80’s …
June 20, 2015
The Sunday Paper #60
Featured Paper of the Week:: Kyoseishi from Washi Arts
In the early 1990’s I was determined to go to Japan to learn all about papermaking (I even took Japanese lessons). But alas, I ended up learning …
June 13, 2015
The Sunday Paper #59
Paper of the Week: Stained Tyvek
I learned about Tyvek® in a workshop (perhaps with Hedi Kyle) and then picked it up again a couple of years ago when I was designing projects for my book …
June 6, 2015
May 30, 2015
The Sunday Paper #57
Featured Paper of the Week: Grow A Note® Green by Green Field Paper Company
I’ve always loved the concept of planting paper and watching it grow. Paper has always been a carrier for information, and this …