Introduction

I am in the process of writing and designing a book on handmade paper. A large portion of my book will be comprised of paper samples that I have collected from various paper makers, along with information about the samples. I will also include paper that I made myself with information about how that process was accomplished. This will be my DIY chapter.

I was very fortunate to be able to visit Papeterie Saint-Armand in Montreal and Wendy Cain's home studio in Newburgh, Ontario. I learned a great deal about paper making from visiting these places and will be including images and information from both visits.

I would like to include a little bit of information about the history of paper making, but my goal is to make this book about my personal experiences and collection.