Adventures in Washi - Episode Two

[@angusn4142]

Really admire that you're shedding light on the people involved in the processing of the fibers. Too often work like this goes unnoticed and unappreciated. Love the videos!

[@SZvenM]

I agree. And it really makes you appreciate the final piece even more, seeing all that went into it behind the scenes.

[@itsbigbadben]

The foresight this man has to keep an industry afloat is simply incredible. Thanks for another fantastic presentation, Dave!

[@concentratedregret6394]

It's 6am ish here in the UK and I just woke up to a new video from Dave on paper making? Let's go!

[@KarlKarsnark]

Mulberry is an amazing plant. It makes great, tasty berries, the leaves are the food of silk worm, they can be processed into paper and probably a million other things. I even have a few planted in my yard here in the States. "Here we go 'roung the Mulberry bush, the Mulberr bush. Here we go 'round the Mulberry bush, early in the morning." Cheers!

[@kwf92]

0:19 gonna need an hour loop of this wood / rain sound 🤤

[@brickingle3984]

Another excellent documentary video. Well done to you Mr Bull and team

[@Stick-a-fork-in-Gmorks-tort]

That is some fine washi paper. I love this series. Can't hardly wait for episode 3.

[@msbq]

Absolutely love that you had the young lady from the previous video make the paper for your shop. That is wonderful to see. She was so passionate!

[@triskellian]

Fascinating chronical on the making of Washi! I can now see how this special paper is appreciated by the print maker.

[@jefaslb]

This is awesome :D I saw that time Dave showed the mulberry for the first time and the plans he had for it. He also said that the room smelled like a forest xD Awesome to see this transformation and evolution on the industry

[@Aaron11411]

I have never bought a print but I deeply appreciate all the workers and all steps it takes to supply this paper.

[@tonywatson987]

Ah, Dave-san, I've been looking forward to this! Thank you so much for continuing the journey of mulberry to washi in such fine detail, and thanks to Cameron too! Full of admiration for your stance on promoting all aspects of washi production - I hope your vision reaches fruition.

[@GailitisPrintmaking]

It's always a celebration when there is a new video from Dave ! 👏

[@jorgecardoso5863]

At this point, can we make a petition for Dave to be crowned a national treasure and the lord overseer of the entire japanese woodblock print process?

[@Klawz_AU]

Have been hooked by all series you've run, this one has me just as excited to be waiting for the next to pop up in the feed. Great work Dave!

[@joe_malott]

What an absolute legend. Love Dave and all his work. Proud supporter as I stare at a genuine great wave print from mokuhankan on my wall.

[@SiegbroOfCatarina]

It's here! Thanks for all your work on this video, Dave (and Cameron)!

[@Stevofaves]

That first shot in the rainy field is great

[@BlacklitStar]

Truly fascinating this entire process is like looking back in time crafts like this should be preserved it's cool to see this.

[@ptonpc]

Wonderful that you let us visit you.

[@void4831]

Loving this series Dave!

[@foragingadventures]

Thank you for such an interesting video series! A documentary like this is so much better when it's lead by someone who actually works in the field and intimately understands it all, rather than some random director who just wants to make a video about something.

[@zein9227]

I really like this project and admire your efforts, Dave! Thanks for the documentary!

[@matthewswitzer1448]

Fantastic! Thank you David and team.

[@krudmonger]

I'm always happy to see a new video from you show up in my feed.

[@ThatDiecastGuy69]

awesome video Dave! I love seeing the process from gathering all the way to the final product. I looked into the Washi balloons they would make in ww2, absolutely fascinating!

[@george-vhs]

Love this video series ! Thank you !!! On a separate note, ages ago on twitch you talked about a book, One day at Teton marsh by Sally Carrighar. I was able to find it and I have been reading it for some time. A truly amazing book and love her way of writing! It takes me a long time to read it since just about every sentence is like a beautiful painting that I have to pause and think about!!

[@bradleyharvey4250]

I was thrilled to see the mulberry fiber was produced using the forestry practice of coppicing, a special interest of mine. It's also great to wake up to a new Dave Bull video.

[@Clarkage445]

Thanks for another upload, Dave! Appreciate you buddy! 👍🤙

[@alteredinko]

Thank you for this David!

[@Ravenq222]

Fascinating process

[@honeybwp1]

This reminds of Mr Roger’s when he would take a bts of how crayons were made or the parts to a trumpet. I loved seeing how things that I used as a kid were made. I had no idea that this is how washi paper was made. Well done visuals

[@paxwort]

The practice of cutting back to the stump is referred to as coppicing! It's been practiced all over the world for an extremely long time as a method of promoting straight new growth for harvesting - there's evidence here in the UK of coppicing being practiced by neolithic people contemporary with pre-dynastic egypt (VERY old), and it's likely much older even than that. This is pure conjecture, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see coppicing dating back as far as the advent of agriculture or further, it's such a key technology for any group of people that ever worked with wood.

[@gordo6908]

best of surprises

[@Ye11ow__]

So excited to see this! Thank you David, you're the best!

[@Lan26585]

This is the best video series on youtube and its only episode 2

[@Airwave2k2]

Back in the day german television produced a series following old craftsman called: "Die letzen ihres Standes" I guess searching for it and have yt auto translate may be interesting for you.

[@ghostlightinthegreenroom]

The return of the king

[@BMW-sd6nn]

So excited!

[@awldune]

Very exciting to see that paper from your old rat's nest!

[@miiks...5...3...9...]

14:55 The One Piece

[@derekkozel]

So much fun! Part of the joy of an object is it's history. Learning more about the paper making is fascinating. Do you know what you will print on the paper made from "your' mulberry fiber?

[@seseragistudio]

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[@derekkozel]

@@seseragistudio Ah! Ok, the current subscription! I love the concept, no where else on our travels has blended so much of the past with the future. Thanks.

[@alexb.8038]

A David Bull video... Medicine for the soul

[@nathanstjohn2920]

New Dave upload!

[@TenkoBerry]

A Good day when you get a David Bull video 👌

[@JJ-zg1hh]

So interesting. I'd love to work in an industry like that. Hard work but looks so satisfying. I'd rather work in that nice warm drying room though - as opposed to working on some of those machines which look like widow makers!

[@GlassesnMouthplates]

Really loving this documentary series. It's relaxing, informative, and it makes me appreciate the art even more. Also, where can I get one of those Edo technology machines?

[@Mareloko41]

Señor David! Great follow up video. One question, or rather request, any chance you could explore another video for other uses of Washi kozo? I’ve seen videos where is used for art restoration. Thank you and cheers!

[@Mareloko41]

Follow up statement: it would be interesting if this video series brings the attention of Japanese Political Authorities and give relevance to the paper making industry, just how you got told by the craftsman association how you’re doing the work they should be doing into giving importance and relevance to the print making world.

[@mikamuka5833]

making paper for next 100 years

[@MrThom8804]

Are the mulberry leaves also used in the whole mulberry silk process too? Is there no demand for those too?

[@seseragistudio]

I believe it might be a different plant (same generic name), or else it's the same one but cultivated in a different way. We need long fat stems, they need bushy leaves ...

[@seseragistudio]

Actually, I just looked it up, and they seem to be different (related) plants: Silk Mulberry (Morus alba), and Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera).

[@bossbattlejeff]

YES!❤️

[@sooniceguy2783]

Lets goo. David Bull!

[@accountnamewithheld]

What's the conversion rate between mulberry fibre and washi, aka how much paper did 30kg get you?

[@seseragistudio]

We discussed this on a recent Twitch stream, and I put down the numbers: www.twitch.tv/videos/2351792623?t=01h09m45s

[@accountnamewithheld]

@@seseragistudio Thanks!

[@dCash117]

When you mentioned investing upwards into the process, I immediately thought of a KZbinr here in the states called Cleetus McFarland. You might not like his content but you should check out the way he bought upwards into motorsports.

[@Marmamartha]

Very interesting video, sadly the first 1,5 minute I couldnt hear your voice over the sound of the machines

[@dallassegno]

I'd like to make washi. I use it in my art every day.

[@Netbug]

Comfy.

[@TheDreamtimezzz]

Videos too long? No! Nothing wrong with a many hour post! These seem to short to me. ❤😊

[@Redgrave-v2p]

2nd

[@Northcountry1926]

An Easy Click 🫡 🇯🇵🇨🇦