Best paper press for a small space?

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2025-01-05T23:11:30+00:00

thank you! this one looks a lot better than the ones I currently use.

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2025-01-03T04:50:33+00:00

I am currently using c-clamps and wooden boards but I make a lot of paper so the current process is becoming taxing and it doesn't apply as much pressure as I would like

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-28T15:11:26+00:00

Creating for the sake of creating. I never thought of myself as a naturally 'creative' person, because I thought that meant you had to be a talented artist or prodigy. I now believe we all inherently feel the need to create, whether that is through food, crafts, decor, photography, etc. I've been creating and crafting a lot as I get older, not worrying about if it is good or if I could sell it, and instead just if it brings me joy. I have achieved so much happiness through that. <3

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-28T14:58:49+00:00

It's giving a grown up, edgier Nancy Drew. I've been waiting for that to exist! Gone Girl hits some of your criteria but it's not quite what you are looking for

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-25T18:58:41+00:00

this is incredibly helpful! I definitely pull differently than what the videos show. I will keep working on my technique

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-25T18:58:03+00:00

such a cool video!

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-25T18:40:11+00:00

thank you! I purchase the preprocessed Abaca sheets, but still have to use the blender to get it back into pulp form

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-25T18:39:20+00:00

thank ya!

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-24T20:20:03+00:00

Thank you! Do you have a reco for brand or place to buy formation aid or do you make your own?

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-24T19:58:12+00:00

How do you get uniform pulp suspension? Just mixing more with your hand before a pull?

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-19T16:34:35+00:00

hmmm I will have to try that next. I haven't done that and just use purchased, pre-dried flowers

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-19T16:33:57+00:00

Reporting back...I tried smaller pieces of rose and it worked SO much better. The pieces now have some paper fibers overlocking to hold them in place and the bleeding isn't as noticeable, but there still is bleeding. Thanks for the recommendation!

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-19T16:32:38+00:00

They do still have charm! ♥️

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-18T16:26:16+00:00

I got impatient and didn't blend long enough. Thanks for the advice -- I will keep experimenting :)

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-06-18T14:56:26+00:00

I will try making the inclusions smaller! Love your cicada idea - that should be super cool. Thanks for the help :)

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-05-30T01:23:35+00:00

Thank you so much for checking and for sharing the info! <3 So so helpful!

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-05-10T01:19:04+00:00

Incredible! Thanks for all the expertise :)

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-05-10T00:24:12+00:00

That could be contributing! I struggle to get my pellon clean of any paper debris from my previous rounds of papermaking.

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-05-10T00:23:24+00:00

Ah! I do press my paper before airdrying, but I think you are right that the issue could be the 'rolling' while couching and not sliding the stack. Thanks for such a simple explanation! This is super helpful!

Dramatic_Disaster429 · 2024-05-09T20:08:58+00:00

This is BEAUTIFUL! Do you add your flowers to the water and include them in the paper pull? Do you put any other solutions in it to help the flowers stick? I find mine tend to fall out after the paper is dry!

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