Papermaking Series: Beating Flax

This is a growing series of videos about the various steps in the hand papermaking process. Look for other videos in the series.
Resources from the video:
I own a David Reina beater. David is one of the few modern manufacturers of Hollander beaters: www.davidreinad...
I ordered Flax Type R pulp from Carriage House Paper: carriagehousep...
If you'd like to learn about every step in one place, look for my books:
The Papermaker's Companion: amzn.to/3ZisjMY
Papermaking with Common Plants & Garden Weeds: amzn.to/3VYtw9b

[@jfgpapergirl4286]

WOW! Perfect and complete record! You would laugh at my note taking🙃!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Fascinating!

[@diffuzart]

Thank very instructive

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you, Helen! I was just feeling sad I don't have you around for guidance since I'm about to beat some flax and haven't done it in a few years....and then you appeared with this video! Yay!!

[@HelenHiebert]

Oh good! Love it when timing is spot on.

[@albertvalente7290]

When a machine, in this case a Hollander, is used in the process, then it's called hand-crafted paper. If the pulp is beat by hand, and no machines are employed, then it may be called handmade paper.

[@GayleVallance]

Wonderful video! Can you describe a system for sampling if using only a blender?

[@HelenHiebert]

That tin can method I show can be used for any type of beaten pulp. A blender won't refine your pulp like a beater does, but you could still create a set of samples.