Handmade paper making supplies can be found all over the place. Making handmade paper is an inexpensive hobby. I want to show you where you can get your handmade paper making supplies so you can make your own paper. Keep reading to learn about the handmade paper making supplies you need to get started.
Handmade Paper Making Supplies -Retailers
Here are the places I like to get my paper making supplies from:
PaperTrail in New Dundee, ON
Carriage House Paper in New York
Thrift stores
Amazon
Handmade Paper Making Supplies
You can check out the above retailers for where to buy the following paper making supplies:
Water/hose and sprayer
A plastic apron- there’s lot’s of water involved
A large vat
A plastic folding table
Rubber boots - your feet will get wet
Strainer
Measuring cups
Food scale
A place to dry your paper like an old screen window or hanging on a clothesline
Mould and deckles - varying sizes
Pulp - I like using cotton or abaca in sheets
Wool felts
A large 5 gallon bucket
Squeegee for easy clean up
Jiffy mixer with drill to attach it to
You can also use a blender and some scrap paper if you are looking for a more DIY look to paper making or you are just starting out.
Extra Handmade Paper Making Supplies
Hollander beater
Other forms of pulp
Pigments
Rubber gloves
Books about paper making or a beginner paper making course
Additives like formation aid
Check out my other paper making blog posts:
How to Make Handmade Paper with Plants
How to Make Handmade Paper with Denim
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