The ultimate guide to papermaking

Making your own paper is a mesmerizing and versatile craft. Let Modern Papermaking show you how to create countless paper sheets with a few tools and practice. Among many other things, the paper you make can be a foundation for painting, illustration, stationery, and lettering. Handmade paper can upgrade the starting point of your creative work, or you can use the techniques to create stand-alone works of art to display, gift, and share. The craft is relatively easy and accessible since all the essential tools and supplies can be DIY'd, recycled, and thrifted.

• Includes 13 projects, ranging from bold and eye-catching to professional and fine-art quality
• Get tips and practical advice on selling your one-of-a-kind paper collections for other makers to use in their 2D work.
• With an endless variety of add-ins and decorative techniques, papermaking is an infinitely entertaining skill.

Kelsey Pike is a production papermaker and owner of Sustainable Paper + Craft, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Kelsey always prioritizes good craft, so she's continuously studying, practicing, and learning to make the best paper possible. sustainablepapercraft.com