Even if you are a beginner, you can make gorgeous handmade papers using the expertise of two papermaking artists and the simplicity of a recipe-style format. This comprehensive collection of papermaking ideas provides 300 recipes for creating handmade papers in a variety of textures and colors, using recycled materials and equipment readily available in any common kitchen.

· Create unique handmade papers from recycled paper, cotton, plants, vegetables, and even denim · Gather ideas for embellishing finished papers with petals, moss, herbs, raffia, metallic paints, threads, and glitter

· Find inspiration from today's leading papermakers for using finished papers in a range of elegant projects