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History
Handmade Paper Art Resources
Making Handmade paper Paper
crafts Paper Sculpture Bookmaking
Book Art
History
of Paper and Bookmaking
Tour
the Museum- Institute of Paper Science and Technology. See the section
on watermarks
- Teachers' Guide
(pdf file) - Teachers' Guide for Japanese Papermaking (pdf file)- history,
traditions, and techniques of Japanese papermaking and paper, called washi. See Collection
highlights. The Robert C.
Williams American Museum of Papermaking is an internationally renowned
resource on the history of paper and paper technology.
Papermaking --brief history. From Canadian Bookbinders and Book
Artists Guild. It is paper as a printing surface which was responsible for
the rapid spread of knowledge following Johann Gutenberg's pioneering
efforts with movable type. See the links
for more information on paper. Check site
map for more papermaking links
Webguide
to Handmade paper. So much to see on this site! A lot of interesting
websites on paper history, historic paper mills, paper art, paper
museums and handmade paper in general can be found. Who invented
papermaking? When started papermaking in Europe? Answers to these and a
lot of other questions you will find on sites listed under History of
Papermaking.
Making
Paper to Create a Book - Web Quest (I have not checked their links).
Printing
History and Development From handmade paper in China through the
development of the printing press and beyond--from Jones Multimedia Encyclopedia.
Science
and the Artist's Book - An
exhibition which explores links between scientific and artistic creativity
through the book format (Smithsonian Institution) See
what is in the collection. The
Enduring Legacy of Paper Bindings -
Preservation Exhibition (New York University). A small exhibition of paper
bindings from the special collections of the Fales Library in NYU's Bobst
Library. The
Book:
an Introduction Learn about
parchment, paper making, book binding and more (links at bottom of page)
from Canadian Bookbinders and
Book Artists' Guild
Accent
on Images: The Language of Illustrated Books - showcases illustrated
books in modern foreign languages from the fifteenth through the twentieth
centuries selected from the rich and varied special collections of the
Libraries of The Claremont Colleges.
Pop-up
and Movable Books: A Tour Through History from University of North
Texas.
Japanese
Paper
Awagami.Factory
(site is in English - you do not need to install Japanese characters to
view) Site demonstrates
paper making process, gives historical
background and more. Artistry
of Handmade Paper
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Denise
Fleming - Children's Illustrator. Excellent
site with sections on activities, paper making techniques, book previews
and more. Check it out!
Papermaking by Susan Olsen
Lesa
Hepburn - Contemporary artist/papermaker designer in South-east
Queensland, Australia.
Exploratorium
Magazine - Exploring paper The art of paper folding, like the art of
papermaking, began in China, but it spread to Japan by the sixth century
A.D.
Mary Fisher - Cast handmade paper art
Dick
D'Agostino - The Deckle Edge - Handmade paper sculpture and more.
Peter Gentenaar and Pat Gentenaar-Torley
- artists from the Netherlands. Peter does organic paper sculptures on bamboo armature. Some are quite
large. Pat does pulp paintings that are quite detailed. Pat and Peter
organize the Holland
Paper Biennial - see previous
years - located at the Museum Rijswijk and the CODA Museum, Apeldoorn.
Kevin Dyer- World Of Dream Illuminations -- visions rendered in cast
paper sculpture.
Jean-Michel Letellier - He explores and
experiments in all directions the endless subtleties of the material and
introduces poetry into it. Be sure to check the
Gallery
John Babcock - Handmade paper
Allen and Patty Eckman- Cast paper sculpture
Pam
Foss Abstract and representational cast paper sculpture. Much to
see on her site! Native of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
James
Q. Jacobs - Hand cast paper art
Mark Lander sculpture- relief
Roberta Lavador - handmade books, paper. Innovative
Designs Featuring Handmade Paper
Jacqueline Mallegni (USA)
Handmade Paper Sculptural Lanterns
M.P. Marion (USA) - The Art Of Paper Making - creates appealing,
colorful pictures with layers of wet pulp that she beats from cotton rags
in her studio.
Catherine Nash Papermaking/Book Arts -- Installation
Pricilla Robinson - low relief/sculptural - Combining the ancient
tradition of papermaking with the technology of modern materials, the
artist is a contemporary innovator of painting and wall sculptures
Gail Stiffe - Hands on Paper- New Zealand - paper - installations-
books
Site
has instructions (click Gallery). Terry
Taube - Natural Impressions Hand cast paper sculpture. Leaves,
abstracts and more. Beautiful colors. Technique is explained on the
site. Artist from Hawaii.
Webguide to Handmade paper - check Paper
Art for more artistry in paper.
Online
Resources
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Fiber Arts Magazine
Papermaking supplies- Twin Rocker
Arnold
Grummer Easy Papermaking kits and supplies.
Carriage House Paper by hand
made paper and supplies.
"How
to" make handmade paper
Hand
Papermaking.org -- Articles for Beginners
This Web site of Hand Papermaking Inc. provides the beginner papermaker
articles and tips for getting started. Articles include history,
methods, sources of fiber and more.
Lesson
Plan: Paper Making from Teacher Vision. Lots of tips for the teacher.
Handmade
Paper Illustrated step - by step - from Exploratorium
Paper
crafts and things for kids
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Yasutomo
Paper
Crafts and Origami Make
books, handmade paper, origami and more.
Paper
Making Word Search (if you like that sort of thing) Find words
relating to paper making.
Paper Challenge - a simple matching game for kids.
Paper
University presented by TAPPI
Teachers and students learn all about paper. Interdisciplinary activities.
Fun facts about paper.
Pieces
'n Creases: A Fun Guide to Origami
ThinkQuest Junior site. Site created by kids for kids has history, uses, poems,
activities and more. (site is temporarily unavailable - check back later)
Joseph
Wu's Origami Page Origami is the
art of paper folding. The word is Japanese, literally meaning "to
fold" (oru). Be sure to visit the gallery and diagrams. You
will be folding in no time! Oriland:
Origami Galore - Check Learning Center for information and diagrams.
Robert
Sabuda Simple Pop-ups you can make! (home
page)
Paper
Toys - free paper models
Paper
Crafts from Yamaha Motor. Make your own paper models of motorcycles,
rare animals and more
Paper
Sculpture
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Pun
Hui -Paper Artist (Korean -Texan) See all of the wonderful
possibilities for Washi paper sculpture. Dolls, relief
paper pulp works, bowls
and more. Browse each gallery. Nice tutorials.
Helpful
books:
Paper Sculpture: Step-by-Step Guide
by Kathleen Ziegler and Nick Greco; More Paper Sculpture: A
Step-by-Step Guide by Kathleen Ziegler and Nick Greco; Sculpture in
Paper by Nicholas Roukes
Bookmaking
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Books by Pascale Baud very unique -
one of a kind.- personal experiences.
Calligraphy,
Lettering and Artists Books Site by Cecilia Sharpley - On
this website there are well over 1000 pages of artwork, including
handmade books, calligraphy, paste papers, a mail art gallery and a Children's
Playground of Lettering. A feast for the eyes!
Chinese
Bookbinding
-
International Dunhuang Project. Combines textual descriptions with
diagrams illustrating binding techniques and photographs of the actual
objects -- comprehensive introduction to the different kinds of Chinese
bookbinding contained in the Dunhuang collection of the British Library.
How
to Make Your Own Books Serviceable
paperback books that are cost-effective, yet highly readable -- Using
computer technology (printing).
Make
a Paper Bag Book Instructions
for making a simple book out of a paper bag. All you need is a pair of
scissors and a paper grocery bag.
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