I recently attended a course with Jane Ponsford and learnt the basics of hand made paper making. We used cotton rag and in some cases, I combined this with found clay to add colour.
Khaki cotton rag
Deckle, mould and paper
Grinding the found clay
I wanted to combine the hand made paper with some of my found objects and went with some ideas in mind as to how this might work.
Rust dyed made paper on charred wood
Paper dyed with oak gall ink with found staples and fishing net
Paper with found wire
Paper dyed with oak gall ink and combined with weaving
A row of hand made paper on found wood
Hand made paper combined with found metal and wire
Having kitted myself out with the appropriate gear, I am looking forward to experimenting more with the combination of made and found to produce a series of work. The images above are all starting points rather than finished works but I have thoroughly enjoyed learning this new process. Another course beckons in the Autumn looking at sculpting, folding and moulding with paper – can’t wait!
Helen Frost Artist 
Those are all exciting starts, Helen and a testament to your commitment to the ‘what iffing’ school. Strength to your elbow!
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Thanks Jac!
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Helen, your new work is beautiful!
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That’s very kind Loretta, thank you
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Your hand made papers are lovely…
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Thank you Evelyn – I’m looking forward to doing more!
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Love this paper making article. I also make my own and then form the sheets into books, often having added my own printed designs to them.
I don’t believe you can ever have too much experimentation. It’s such a joy to explore and try new techniques.
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Thank you Claire. I was due to do a second course about paper sculpture last week but sadly it was cancelled due to ill health of the tutor. I’d like to find another but really just need to knuckle down to it myself at home – always a weakness!
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