Paste Paper - has anyone heard of this/done this?

[TheAfricanQueen]

I've seen this technique over the years on the inside of bookcovers but didn't know what it was called until I went to a printers' guild about a year ago.

It doesn't seem to be a well known technique. Even though I have purchased the supplies to do it, I haven't done it because of the unknown factor.

Would love to hear from someone who has done this and used wallpaper paste to do it.

[stamps&cars]

I had a book from the library that talked about making your own decorated papers. They used bulletin board paper and a home made paste and used 'tools' to create designs in the paper. Is this what you are thinking about?

[TheAfricanQueen]

Yes, something like that. Have you done it?

[stamps&cars]

It's on my list of 'would like to do'. I had this book checked out from the library for quite a while.

The art of making paste papers /
by Maurer-Mathison, Diane V., 1944-

It is a wonderful resource telling you how to make the pastes and how to use tools to make different designs.

If you are really interested in making the paste papers, I would recommend getting the book.

[cbet]

On Lisa Vollrath's Go Make Something site, she has instructions for "Easy Paste Papers" - here's the link:

http://www.gomakesomething.com/content/view/59/2/

I've had this printed out for some time, but I haven't tried it yet.

[stamps&cars]

I logged in and looked at her information. Very good. Very similar to the book I mentioned above too. In the book they give receipes to make about 4 or 5 different pastes. Some will last a very long time in storage (before you use them on the paper) and some last only a few days.

[stamps&cars]

I just got done reading through the tutorial. It is very good. I like the ease of the liquid starch.....will have to try and find some. I also like that she used 8.5 x 11 regular cardstock. Nice to know that you don't have to have special paper. You can get a different look if you use black paper too!

[labullard]

I just stumbled on this tonight while cruising the internet, and remembered this thread about making paste paper. Maybe this will be helpful:

http://www.karenelaine.com/technique2.htm

Linda

[carhen]

Yes, it is such a fun technique to explore. My most favorite and easy technique is to use the liquid starch. It leaves a good deal of flexibility in the finished paper project. I have experimented on different surfaces, but I really like the way deli wrap finishes. Discovering unusual and interesting things around your house to drag and make patterns with is part of the journey. Tint the starch with reinkers or acrylic paints. You will want to make many while you have everything out to experiment with. Enjoy! It's easy!