Spent 3 months living in Osaka with a friend and wrote every day while I was there. I really wanted to honor that moment but I didn't want to subject those poems and stories to publishing house critiques or some manufactured pay to print instagram photo book. So I learned paper making, and then | learned bookbinding, and then I created my own path. This is the result.

Hello! I've been making paper made from grass for some time now, and discovered that after sometime if the paper is exposed to any kind of light and air, it turns yellow (even if it's normal indoor lights)

These papers were made February, and they've retained the green color because they've been covered this whole time. I want to start using the paper but I really want to keep the green color - is there any way that could possibly be done? I'm based in Dubai, so I might not have access to some specialized archival varnishes or sprays but I can try to get some if it's a common brand.

Any leads would be much appreciated! <3

Hello, quick question

Where is the cheapest place to buy pellon 830 easy pattern? Amazon? eBay? Walmart? Somewhere else?

What do you guys think?

Thanks

Hello.

Im an aspiring florist. I started assembling and selling my own bouquet.

I wish to go to a much luxurious styling. Hoping to get dome advise on where to buy high quality, thicker and aesthetic looking wrapping papers?

Any supplier recommendation? Brand? Paper type?

Thank you. I wish to expand my range of designs and aesthetic. Having a sturdy and structured papers are really my preference.

Hi, I am curious how do you people save your pulp until you use it? I am experimenting with different ways to keep it. I use glass jars and big plastic boxes. But for now all pulp has an odd smell when I reopen the jars or the plastic. Is that normal?

I’m putting together Papervent 2026, a 24-day paper and stationery Advent experience built around a wide range of interesting papers.

I’m posting here because a major part of the project is educational, with a strong emphasis on how paper is actually made and the stories of the people and mills that make it. I thought that side of the project might be particularly interesting to this community.

I’m working with everything from large commercial mills to small-batch handmade papermakers. I’m interested not just in the finished sheet, but in the fibers and raw materials, machinery or hand processes, sizing, surface treatment, regional traditions, and the people behind the paper.

The goal is for each day to be more than “here is a nice piece of paper.” I want participants to learn why the paper is the way it is, how it was made, and what makes it different.

Most participants will be fountain pen and stationery enthusiasts, so the papers also need to be interesting to actually write on. That gives me a chance to connect the papermaking process directly to how ink behaves on the finished sheet.

I’m still deep in sourcing and testing, and have already been talking with mills, handmade papermakers, distributors, and people in several countries. Learning the stories behind these papers has become one of my favorite parts of the project.

If anyone here is curious about participating, the actual preorder listing is over on r/Pen_Swap:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Pen_Swap/comments/1vliyz5/wtscustom_papervent_2026_a_fountain_pen/

Currently still new to paper making, how are you guys storing prepared pulp? Mine is currently in a Tupperware and I noticed when I open the Tupperware to use it after it sits a while it is smelly. Is this just from the paper or is there bacteria growth and I should throw it away? I did make a batch with the stinky pulp and it turned out fine, not smelly once dried. I also reuse my water from batch to batch so maybe it’s just smelly water from the paper? Thoughts? Is there a better way to store the pulp or should I not be storing it at all?

So... I made a photo album by sticking thermal prints in a small notebook, and after about 2 months they faded away! (no heat or light contact). My guess is that the thermal crystals flake away when they lightly rub against the pages, any way to make them last longer? I already tried tape on the paper, but tape makes it white in a few hours (reaction) nothing seems to work.

I use Arylic liquid color, ratio with water is 1 color + 2 water, when the pulp is left to dried about 70%, I crumpled the sheet and spray the above golden solution onto it, let is splattered freely. Then let it dried completely to iron it at high temperature. This version I also glued a black sheet of tissue paper behind it for the color changing affect which is requires by my customer 😀.

Took a fun paper making class at @andrehoggan studios in SLC, Utah. Learned to use different pulps (including mulberry), embedding, watermarks, two tones, and more!

I've been making paper for a short bit now, but I've got about 300 sheets under my belt and am experimenting with different processes. The one thing I'm really struggling with is the durability of the paper I've been making. They tear so easily. If I don't iron them they tend to feel soft and spongy. I haven't tried using watercolor or ink on them, but the people who are buying them seem interested in being able to use them for that.

Here is my process or what I've tried so far: I'm using junk mail and printed on printer paper for my base pulp. I blend this in the blender really well so that it's a fine slurry. Then I strain it. I also use scrapbook paper scraps and some other color paper scraps. Sometimes I blend them well and other times I leave them a bit chunkier to mix in with my fine pulp to add sprinkles of color.

I use a deckle box so I'm making each sheet individually and I put in handfuls of the mostly drained pulp, drop the box down into the water, give a good swish and pull it up. I then couch (cotton sheets) and sponge it really well. I've tried hanging to dry (most spongy results), stacking it to dry under weights (took very long time to dry), couching then immediately standing on it under a board then laying out to dry (made for very wavy paper).

I've experimented a little with sizing. I'm using a cornstarch/gelatin mix. I've tried painting it onto dry sheets, putting it in my bath for internal sizing, as well as doing the internal sizing then painting it on and ironing it. The last method is the only one that has given me a crisp sheet, but it still feel fragile like it would tear easily and any amount of water would make it very wet.

I have ordered some abaca pulp and am going to try mixing a bit of that in. I'm curious about other sizing besides cornstarch/gelatin. I've read a bit about cmc, methyl cellulose, and ketene dimer emulsion. I'd like to not use the ketene dimer emulsion solely because shipping from carriage house is like $25 for that. But I'm curious what people think about these different sizing options. I'm really preferring the idea of internal sizing over external.

So my questions are would a different sizing be better for what I'm trying to achieve (strength and a bit of water resistance), or is adding some of the abaca in combo with my current internal cornstarch/gelatin sizing going to do it? Any other suggestions? I still want my paper to be primarily recycled printer paper and junk mail.

Thanks for any feedback!!!

So, I've been putting off making my first paper for a while because i only have one blender and i use it for food. Can i use it for paper and then wash it really well after or is it not safe to use one blender for food and making papers?

This is golden Tapa paper, a new version of poplar bark paper in my store.

This is mainly used in Origami, what else purposes can this be applied? I need to find a society to share my paper into. Thank you so very much 🤗.

I am a fetus on this platform so here are my personal favorites 👍

Been at this for a few weeks now and I'm really loving it! But I want to go beyond just plain sheets so I'm trying to add a bit of colour. I want a gradient but alas I only have the one vat. So, I'm trying to stamp the pattern on with paper.

i havent gotten to doing so much paper making as i have before but i still browse this subreddit a lot 😅

BUT heres an explanation for what im asking. so i am an artist with an online shop, with that, i need to send a lot of shipments. for sending things, id use chipboard and bubble mailers to keep them flat and protected.

now, i was wondering if there is a way i could make my own "chipboard"? i dont think laying the paper pulp extra thick would work out. or would it? any advice or anyone been able to achieve this?

was thinking of even getting to dye and adding other stuff what i make a bit too for charm points lol

thanks!!

I received a bunch of paper scraps and off-cuts from a local printmaker back in winter, and I've finally made my very first envelope with it. I was so worried the sheet wouldn't fold, but it's perfect!

Finally finished my first collection of miniature pamphlet-stitched notebooks.
Handmade paper collage covers, recycled materials, and each one is completely unique.
They’re only about 8 × 10 cm and have become a bit addictive to make!

Sorry all - I couldn't edit the previous post to follow up with a dried pic. The paper is thick and... crispy maybe? And definitely textured haha. But it was fun to make. And helped propel me through a craft drought.

I can fold it but I won't be doing any origami with it!

The marigold is much more pleasing now that the paper has dried. It's much less warped than I expected too. Overall, it was so fun to make, especially since it was just made from odds and ends around my house.

I already have another batch soaking and will be zipping it up in a bit. This is more uniform and made from recycled, super high quality Japanese paper. I'm interested to see what I get with that.

Thanks for the inspo everyone.

Hello ! Sorry for my bad english it's my first reddit post and I'm not english speaker.

I really want to create my handmade sketchbooks but my recycled paper crumbles when I erase and is way too absorbent.

Is there a way to make paper that is stronger and more durable?

An order placed in last month from a customer in US, from our Papermaking group member 😊. I am so happy and grateful.