More About Making Paper

I’m learning a lot more about making paper. I decided that the slurry container was too small to get a good even distribution for the mold and deckle. I have found a new larger container that should be just right. Today I picked several golden leaves along Deer Woods Trail. I separated the leaf parts from the veins and stems and added the leaf parts to my paper slurry. I used left over white paper, with some black ink on them.

The paper is lovely. It is a pale gray with tiny pieces of deep yellow from the leaves throughout. I used couching paper to press down on the wet papers, after having sponged them. I read that ironing them while damp, between couching papers also works to make them smoother. I ordered a paper making book for more ideas. Paper making is so much fun, and it is so pretty! I give a sheet to my tea party guests.

Life is wonderful for country painters.....