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Do you know of helpful books or videos to share? Remember a new papermaker is born everyday! Send us a note and we will post them here. FDH Editor

A good starting place....

Papermaking: The History and 

Technique of an Ancient Craft

by Dard Hunter
The classic work on papermaking, this book traces the craft's history from its invention in China to its introductions in Europe and America. The foremost authority on the subject covers tools and materials; hand moulds; pressing, drying, and sizing; hand- and machine-made paper; watermarking; and more. Over 320 illustrations.

HAND PAPERMAKING MAGAZINE:

Read over 60 free 

beginner's articles, 

originally published in Hand Papermaking Newsletter, 1992-2011.

Hand Papermaking magazine was founded in 1986 by Amanda Degener and Michael Durgin. Two issues of the magazine have been published every year since, resulting in a unique repository of information and inspiration on the art and craft of hand papermaking. Each issue features articles on a variety of topics within the field, including: contemporary artistic approaches, craft techniques, historical topics and reference, international development, and educational initiatives. Articles are written by experts in the field, many of them practitioners, and each magazine includes at least one unique sample of handmade paper. Visit their website for multiple resources on hand papermaking, their newsletter, magazine, portfolios, blog and more: http://www.handpapermaking.org/




Aimee Lee
Hanji Unfurled

In the first English-language book about hanji, or Korean handmade paper, Lee recounts stories of meeting papermakers, scholars, and artists from Korean cities, villages, Buddhist temples, and island outposts. Interwoven with personal anecdotes from her yearlong Fulbright Fellowship, Lee describes the process of making and using hanji from harvesting trees to carefully weaving the finished paper into a sculptural vessel. Visit Legacy Press for this and other titles on Paper and Book arts: http://www.thelegacypress.com/index.html

Helen Hiebert has a new book out 
January 2013

ABOUT THE BOOK

Explore the world of paper crafts with this inspiring book! This guide begins with a section that covers everything about paper, including cool tools, folding and cutting basics, fasteners and glues.

Plus her essential reference...
The Papermaker's Companion
Absolutely everything you need to know about papermaking, from the basics to advanced techniques such as shaped sheets, embossing, laminating, and watermarking. Also includes thorough step-by-step instructions for processing pulp, building papermaking equipment, and making paper-based projects like cards and lamp shades.
For purchase info for this and OTHER HELPFUL BOOKS FROM HELEN via her website.

HELEN'S NEW PAPERMAKING STUDIO GUIDE DVD... For use with the Papermaker's Companion
Now on SALE at her website: http://helenhiebertstudio.com/Sale.html

The Papermaker’s Studio Guide shows you:

•Four different papermaking studios and how they are set up and how they operate

•Multiple ways to process pulp

•A variety of sheet forming, pressing and drying techniques

•Unique contemporary papermaking techniques

ADDITIONAL SITES:
Below are a list of Friends and members who offer books, video, newsletters and supplies related to Paper and Book arts:

CARRIAGE HOUSE PAPER: http://www.carriagehousepaper.com/
Besides being a papermaking supply company, here too is an ample collection of books and videos documenting papermaking throughout the world, and a papermaking museum, from the collections of Elaine and Sidney Koretsky, who have traveled and documented the world of hand made paper for decades.

COLOPHONE BOOK ARTS SUPPLY: http://www.colophonbookarts.com/video.html

MAGNOLIA EDITIONS: http://www.magnoliaeditions.com/books/

THE PAPER CAVE: https://www.thepapercave.com/books/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON OUR "Favorite Links" page >> CLICK HERE.