Make Art @ Home | Cast Your Own Handmade Paper

Описание: How is paper made? Learn about the history and science behind the traditional hand papermaking process and follow these steps to cast your own paper samples with materials you already have at home. The main materials you will need are scrap paper, water, a blender, and a sponge. Since you’ll be working with water, make sure to have extra towels on hand! Test your knowledge and see if you can answer these questions at the end of the video:

When and where was paper invented?
What are the two types of polymers found in paper?
What polymer will create a stronger sheet of paper?
Did you know paper conservators can use a similar technique to fill losses on works on paper?

Supplies:
Scrap paper
Scissors
Jar or cup
Water
Recycled container
Utility knife
Sponge
Cloth scraps
Tea towels
Books, cans, etc.

Answers:
China, around the 1st century c.e.
Cellulose and Hemicellulose
Cellulose

Teaching Artist: Madison Brockman, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Paper Conservation
Music: Sand Castle by Quincas Moreira

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