This book deals clearly and precisely with the main techniques of manufacturing and creating paper by hand. After a brief historical overview, you will find a presentation of the characteristics and properties of paper as well as a study of the most used paper fibers. Then, the book is devoted to a series of practical exercises whose stages are detailed step by step and abundantly illustrated. Thus, it is a practical manual for both beginners and experienced amateurs. This book, clear and precise, guides its reader step by step towards the creation and manufacture of paper. Its theoretical and then practical aspects make it possible to deepen one’s knowledge of the components of paper in order to better understand each stage of its manufacture. After a brief historical overview, the book presents the traditional and industrial methods of paper production and then exposes the various qualities of its fibers and their interactions. This allows us to study and choose the fibers according to the paper we want to obtain. Finally, numerous project realizations illustrated step by step allow the reader to take their first steps towards the creation of craft paper. Thus, everyone can refer to their own way, according to their questions, to the theme that suits them.

• Isbn
• Ean 978-2700020854
• Author Josep Asuncion Pastor
• Editor Gründ (17 septembre 2002)
• Language fr_CH