Paste Papers
I was just wondering. I've made some paste papers, should I give them a coat of PVA for stability. If so, do I do this before using them on book covers?
u/Akhenaten4 — 7 days ago
r/papermaking
Should my paper pulp stink?
I’m making paper from cardboard scraps from the boxes I used to move into my new house. I’m following a rough tutorial and one of my housemates is also helping me since she makes paper. I’ve cut up the cardboard into little pieces and I’m soaking it in water in spare water/soda bottles I cleaned out. But since checking on them I’ve realised either the water or cardboard has this gross soggy smell (I know that sounds obvious because it’s literally soggy cardboard). I’ve only been soaking the cardboard for a few nights to a week. Is this normal?
u/Merlyns_Craft — 8 days ago
What kind of paper can I use?
Hi I am looking for two kinds of paper for two different projects
Context, I have an Epson 8550 inkwell printer
I'm looking for thin, glossy, magazine paper - anyone know the closest I can get?
I know I can't get the exact paper but can anyone get me close? As thin as I can get the better
Anyone know what kind of paper or even lamination is used for these kinds of book covers?
The paper is kind of matte but not quite, maybe silky? I'm not sure and i've never seen books with these kinds of covers until a few years ago. I think it is laminated maybe but I havent tried that in bookbinding yet so I'm not sure.
Two other questions just in case
I'm looking for as close to thin bible paper as possible
Also if someone could maybe point me to where I can clean to do flexi bound books i'd be grateful
u/-NightmareDarling- — 8 days ago