Stamp-A-Faire 2018: Creating Plantable Paper With Heather Nichols

[@heidibreier7638]

Papermaker here. Just a note about the glitter: it's microplastic, which means it's not good for the environment. I'd advise against using it as an inclusion for handmade paper. During cleanup, it can go down the drain and into the water system, and in plantable paper, it can contaminate the soil it's planted in. Organic materials like dried flowers, grasses, and natural fibres like unraveled hemp string are great, though and naturally biodegrade. Another thing to consider is what kinds of seeds you use. Some seeds introduce invasives into the soil, or the plants that grow can't survive in some growing regions. Do a little research to find the best seeds for the area where the paper will most likely be planted. Cheers!

[@kaylapowell5757]

They make biodegradable glitter :)

[@christiank4199]

@@kaylapowell5757 who is "they"? ;) just to say. get more definited in your communication.

[@abigailtheweirdo1107]

@@christiank4199 if you really want to know, a company named hemway makes eco-friendly glitter and the CEO of hemway is Kristen Hemingway, the glitter is sold on Amazon, there’s your answer :)

[@krystie4070]

Please be weary of using so-called eco-glitter. New research is finding that it can still affect the environment (in some studies it can cause just as much damage to the environment as ordinary glitter). It's better to just not use any glitter, your paper will still look great!

[@anntolley2738]

@@krystie4070 glitter glitter all the way! The blessed environment can handle a bit of glitter, if not….oh well!

[@pratibhagarg7615]

U can also use leaves confetti instead of glitter

[@vegetablepimps]

Thank you for the video! So easy to watch! No obnoxious loud intro or graphics just a simple well filmed demonstration. 👏 This really helped me understand what to do.

[@iartistdotme]

You could also cut shapes out of the paper and use them as embellishments. I can't wait to see what beautiful cards people will make tonight.

[@beckygreen3733]

Heather, I have wanted to make home-made paper since FOREVER! LOL I always thought you had to add glue to this mixture & am VERY HAPPY to know I don' t need to do that! THANKS Heather!!!! ;) BEAUTIFUL PAPERS!!!! ;) I will DEFINITELY try this! ;)

[@cindybearj]

We made beaucoups of handmade paper in my graphic design class. Our instructor really wanted us to learn everything from the beginning. I must say, after about a week of jockeying for position in the tub and on the sheets to dry, I was freaking tired of it. However, I still have all my paper and I love it.

[@abigailtheweirdo1107]

I like to recycle things in my life and this is a grate way to recycle and plus I’m stuck at home all the time, why not give it a try

[@theoldshedsoapworks]

great instruction! love

[@nikintheworld1214]

Very nice video. I like your technique, thank you for sharting. But, what is that you sprinkle in between i didn't understand.

[@katrinaharata]

Is there a ratio for water and paper from the blender? How do you manage the thickness of the paper?

[@abigailtheweirdo1107]

No not really just add paper and water and have fun

[@mahoodaloo2880]

So easy ...so useful...tnks

[@ROSADIANA-DSB]

wow i love this will try!!!

[@reneestahl2339]

Where can we find the mould and deckle Please? Love the video!!

[@lunasamsung]

Awesome video,. When the paper is done can it be bendable to make a card? Can it also be used for scrapbooking.

[@andrealopez7653]

Yes and yes! The consistency of the pulp and the amount of water are very important for the thickness of the final result, so you could make a lot with it once you try it and understand how to control that.

[@rafiarizwankhan9571]

Hello, what did you add after making one paper/ before making the second paper? It looks like salt or something but didn’t get exactly what it was. Please help

[@manpreet2769]

Glitter

[@geetikaraheja4744]

Can we add poster colour to the paper.

[@learnwithritu]

Fabulous..love it.

[@darcipitt4947]

Could you send this paper through a printer?

[@-hailey-549]

probably, but I would put your printer setting on card stock or picture paper so it would come out clearer

[@Thatsasecret]

My pulp is always stuck to the mold, and i can't get it out 😕

[@abigailtheweirdo1107]

Do you take it off right after it being wet or latter letting it dry?

[@racheljolley26352]

Fabulous! Tfs

[@UsuallyOff]

Will this work in your average printer?? Laser or inkjet?

[@heidibreier7638]

I've had some success running my handmade paper through my inkjet printer, but it depends on the texture. Too bumpy, and it won't work very well.

[@damcri9711]

Ma la polverina che metti cos'è? Grazie

[@homburgler]

This is a great video but please don't use glitter in plantable paper. It is not biodegradable and is bad for the environment. It's true there is biodegradable glitter but most people don't know about this if not mentioned in the video.

[@heidibreier7638]

Eco-glitter can be problematic too...sigh. Best to stick with plant-based inclusions.

[@Sharmaji-x8l]

Hat english medium