I took the time to search for unusual paper sources. Unfortunately I was not able to capture any with my phone, but I was lucky enough to find some "interesting" stock:
1) Elephant Paper- Handmade paper made from 80% elephant dung and 20% rice paddy stubble. Great for calligraphy. Acid free and pulped in Sri Lanka.
2) Stone Based Paper- The stones are ground down to a fine chalk-like powder then a small quantity (about 20%) of non-toxic resin (HDPE- High Density Polyethylene) is added as a binder for the calcium carbonate. Together these materials create a soft, smooth, bright white paper that is tough, durable and both water and tear resistant. The paper is chlorine free, acid free, and safe for the environment.
3) Water- similar to 3-D printing, water printing seems to be making its way up
4) Concrete- who would've thought the ground we walk on could be used as a paper stock? In a few years time we can print out our own house.
2 comments:
How on earth do they do water printing? Fun post!
This is SO cool, Antoinette! I'm trying not to get grossed out by the elephant dung paper (talk about biodegradable!), but I'm very intrigued by the stone paper. I'd love to see how it feels for charcoal drawing!
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