Handmade Recycled Paper: Create a Stationery Set
Pressing and drying of the paper
A course by Sonia Carta Muriel , Artisan
About the video: Pressing and drying of the paper
Overview
“Pressing is a fundamental step of production because it allows the fibers that make up the sheet of paper created to compact and therefore to strengthen. Furthermore, thanks to the pressing, excess water is removed, facilitating the drying process which in our case will be done naturally. Let's see this passage together. ”
In this video lesson Sonia Carta Muriel addresses the topic: Pressing and drying of the paper, which is part of the Domestika online course: Handmade Recycled Paper: Create a Stationery Set. Discover the art of papermaking by learning how to create sheets and envelopes, from the initial pulp to pressing and drying.
Partial transcription of the video
“During handmade paper production. the pressing stage is crucial for two main reasons. Firstly. it allows us to compact the fibers in the pulp. making the sheets stronger. made of paper. resulting in more durable sheets. Secondly. it assists in the drying phase by removing water. The press is composed of a few basic elements: two wooden slats and a wooden panel. which form the base of our press setup. First. we place two wooden slats on top of our processing vat. where we previously made other sheets handmade paper. A wooden panel serves as the base for our press setup. essential for effecti...”
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Course summary for: Handmade Recycled Paper: Create a Stationery Set
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Arts & Crafts, Bookbinding, DIY, Fine Arts, Paper Craft, Stationery Design
Sonia Carta Muriel
A course by Sonia Carta Muriel
Sonia Padovanello is an artisan based near Verona, Italy. While studying at art school in Boston, she discovered the art of papermaking. Once back on Italian soil, she decided to teach herself how to make paper, and later enrolled in an immersive course to master the craft. A year later, she opened her own workshop in Verona and started sharing her creations on Instagram and other platforms, earning her recognition in Italy and abroad.
Her specialty is making paper products from waste materials for weddings, including invitations, menus, and other decorations and details. She also collaborates with local and international wedding planners, and her work has been featured in major industry blogs and magazines.
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