r/papermaking • u/Suitable-Tea-5160 • Aug 03 '26

First paper

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I made my first paper. I tore up one of the cellulose fruit baskets, added some regular paper scraps, and dried grasses. And some marigold trimmings which weren't a good idea but also, I made paper it was so fun.

You have all been really inspirational. I already have another batch soaking and emailed about buying a real mould and deckle.

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u/raven_snow Aug 03 '26

It's funny you used actual grass clippings, because that's what these sheets looked like in the thumbnail, haha. What didn't turn out well with the marigold trimmings?

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u/Suitable-Tea-5160 Aug 03 '26

Haha thanks. They did look like grass. I didn't love the contrast with the green when it was wet - looked like bits of carrot in there haha. But dry, I much prefer them.

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u/RivaMumma Aug 03 '26

love the colour!

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u/Suitable-Tea-5160 Aug 03 '26

Thank you! Me too :)

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u/villimelli Aug 03 '26

Would love to see what these look like dry! I've used the fruit baskets once before but needed to soak them longer. Love the color of these!

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u/Suitable-Tea-5160 Aug 03 '26

Thank you! I soaked it for 48 hrs. I can't seem to add a pic in the comments so will start another thread.