The Papermaker's Companion by Helen Hiebert

B4530. The Papermaker's Companion by Helen Hiebert. Paperback; 219 pages; 8” x 8”

Discover the art of papermaking with expert guidance from Helen Hiebert. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to create stunning, colorful papers from recycled materials. Learn to set up or build your own equipment, emboss, laminate, and watermark your creations, and even harvest plants for papermaking.

The Papermaker’s Companion includes clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations for a variety of techniques, from basic to advanced. Craft unique flower petal cards, stationery, photo frames, books, lampshades, and more. Plus its perfect for sharing the fun of papermaking with children.

Helen Hiebert, a nationally recognized paper artist and author of Papermaking with Plants, offers valuable insights into the historical, technical, and practical aspects of papermaking. Based in Portland, Oregon, she is a respected teacher and board member of Friends of Dard Hunter, a national papermakers organization.

“Paper is something we touch so many times a day––whether reading the newspaper, pouring cereal from a box, writing a letter, or sending a fax. We couldn’t live without it; yet how many of us even think about how it’s made? Modern machine-made papers are produced using the same principle developed almost 2,000 years ago. In fact, a surprising number of people still practice this age-old craft.” ––Helen Hiebert, Introduction.