In THE GOURMET PAPER MAKER, veteran paper artist, Ellaraine Lockie, details a revolutionary yet simple technique for creating original handmade papers out of banana peels, asparagus ends, melon rinds, and more.

Make stunning handmade papers using materials & equipment found in your own kitchen! Papers made from fruit & vegetable fibers are truly unique, with intriguing textures, colors, & variations. Here, veteran paper artist Ellaraine Lockie details a revolutionary yet simple technique for creating original handmade papers out of banana peels, asparagus ends, melon rinds, & more. The easy to follow directions are environmentally friendly -- no harsh chemicals. The book includes embellishing techniques, such as embedding, marbling, watermarking & sun-printing; & ideas for adding interest & texture with flowers, leaves, yarn, & other materials. Beautifully designed! Stunning color photos.

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Step-by-step instructions for creating papier-mâché monstrosities and expanding the limits of your imagination, from the author of Paper Mache Dragons Celebrated monster-making master Dan Reeder is at it again—helping others to let out their inner monsters! All that’s needed are a few simple materials and a wild imagination. Reeder guarantees success if the tried-and-tested, goof-proof how-to steps in this humorous read are followed. But there’s more—he’s also giving away all of his secrets for creating ghoulish monster elements such as jaws, claws, horns, scales, webbing, tentacles, eyeballs, fingers, toes, gnarly hands and feet, and even perfect drool! Learn how to make a basic monster and you’ll be well on your way to creating more hideous creatures, beasts, dragons, and whatever else your dark side can think of! “I’m not one to argue that the world doesn’t need more monsters, be they made of papier and/or cloth mâché, as demonstrated in Dan’s entertaining new book, or flesh and blood, as demonstrated by the one standing behind you right now.” —Gary Larson, creator, Far Side “For lovers of the truly grotesque, Reeder provides detailed photo instructions for large figures constructed of clothes hangers, newspaper, and glue. Cloth skin, teeth, and slathered-on paint finish them off. The toothy dragons are particularly effective.” —School Library Journal

This comprehensive collection of paper-making ideas provides step-by-step illustrated recipes for creating handmade papers from a variety of materials and equipment readily available in any kitchen.

Papermaking is truly a craft for everybody – it is accessible, sustainable and enjoyable for all ages. This book is a step-by-step guide for everyone who wants to make paper at home or in a classroom setting. With clear instructions and over 140 photos, it explains how to make a range of paper from simple sheets to three-dimensional objects. Topics covered include advice on materials and equipment; getting started; adding colour; embellishing and personalizing your paper and exploring the various papermaking techniques. This is an invaluable and handy guide to this wonderful craft first invented by the Chinese in the first century CE.