About

The designs in my collections are made by a process known as paste paper. One of the earliest forms of decorating paper, paste paper dates back to the late sixteenth century when it was widely used by bookbinders in Europe for endpapers and bookcovers. The process has changed little and remains simple. A paste is cooked, colored with paint and brushed onto wet paper. While the paper is still wet designs are made using a variety of tools. The tools used to create designs are limited only by one’s imagination and range from paintbrushes and combs to handmade carved rollers to flea market finds and kitchen gadgets.

Making paste paper is always exciting as it offers me never-ending opportunities to explore both color and design. My designs are often inspired by primitive art, ornamental motifs and the patterns, textures and colors found in nature.

DeenaSchnitman Making Paste Paper


Just as the tools used to make paste-paper are limitless so are the uses of my paper. My paper is available for purchase and I hope my new designs will inspire you.

To see my new designs, using all natural dyes, click the link "NEW WORK" found under my name and logo on the Portfolio page.


Photo: Jane Phillips

 

 

 

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All paste-paper patterns are original designs protected under US Copyright law against unauthorized reproduction of any kind.
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