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from the world of handpaper making
Why do I make handmade paper?
Why make paper by hand? What made you think of hand paper making as your next venture? Why paper? These are questions I often get asked by friends, well-wishers and customers. The answer to this question is not simple. The answer to this question has [...]
The intriguing history of handmade paper – 9 Key facts
The history of handmade paper is long and interesting. From the early papyrus used for writing in Egypt to the famed paper produced out of the Hollander beater, handmade paper has been doing the rounds for thousands of years. Here are 9 key historical landmarks. [...]
4 reasons why you should use handmade paper
Use Handmade Paper - Why, When & How Handmade paper is made with love. Love of art and love for the environment. Concern for forests and a desire to do more with paper has sparked a resurgence of interest in handmade paper. Here are 4 [...]
Artist of the Week | Hridim Sharma
At Bluecatpaper we celebrate the artists who have taken a step to focus upon Tree-Free paper which is eco-friendly, viable & sustainable in nature. ️ This week's Artist: Hridim Sharma Instagram: @illustrationpalette Introducing the talented Artist, Hridim Sharma. She was introduced to [...]
Plantable Paper Facts
Fun Facts And All The Questions Around Plantable Paper! What is seed paper? Seed paper is a one of a kind tree-free paper used in varied ways like for the making of plantable cards paper. Usually made with cotton rags, the seeds are thrown in [...]
Artist of the Week | Anjali S
At Bluecatpaper we celebrate the artists who have taken a step to focus upon Tree-Free paper which is eco-friendly, viable & sustainable in nature. ️This week's Artist: Anjali SInstagram: @_artvertOur talented Artist, Anjali S is pursuing her master's degree in visual arts in [...]
Artist of the Week | Akshaya Zachariah
At Bluecatpaper we celebrate the artists who have taken a step to focus upon Tree-Free paper which is eco-friendly, viable & sustainable in nature. ️ This week's Artist: Akshaya Zachariah Instagram: @elzac_doodles Akshaya Zachariah is an independent illustrator based in Bangalore, and [...]
Here is what Ishaan Cariappa thinks about his mum’s plan for bluecat paper
Hi, I'm Ishaan Cariappa ! I spend most my days going to school (11th grade). I like working out at the gym. I'm passionate about cooking and especially love watching the expressions of my loved ones. This is a blog about 'What I think about [...]
Artist of the week | Anushka Singhal
At Bluecatpaper we celebrate the artists who have taken a step to focus upon Tree-Free paper which is eco-friendly, viable & sustainable in nature. ️ This week's Artist: Anushka SinghalInstagram: @artworkbyanushka “Art has been a journey to me in a way to stay calm, to [...]