I really enjoyed this chapter and was very pleased with the results.
SKETCH BOOK
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Threads withdrawn from the centre. Tissue paper and computer paper pulp applied to one side of fabric.
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Linen scrim embedded in computer paper pulp on both sides, sprinkled with Brusho ink crystals.
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Tissue paper and computer paper pulp applied to both sides of vegetable net. Lovely texture made by net covered in pulp.
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Tissue paper pulp on both sides of cotton scrim. 'Lemon' paper woven between drawn threads down centre.
I came across making paper from fruit and vegetables in a book I bought on handmade paper. So far, I have made paper from beetroot, lemon, cucumber and carrot. When held up to the light the papers look like stained glass.
It took a week to press out all the moisture. When the 'papers' were completely dry I painted them with acrylic wax. I made the papers six weeks ago and so far there has not been any sign of deterioration. I was concerned about putting the wet pulp over the lemon paper but it has dried out well and shows no signs of disintegration. I have the germ of any idea for using vegetable papers as part of my assessment piece but it is still work in progress at the moment.
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Waste not, want not! I used the withdrawn threads to make two pieces of paper, using tissue pulp. The pulp has been applied to both sides of the threads and the buried threads give a lovely texture to the paper.
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As above.
