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1990
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Profusely illustrated guide clearly outlines procedure for making attractive and useful papers in vast number of sizes, shapes, textures and colors -- all from vegetable fibers. Clear, easy-to-follow introduction to necessary materials, tools and equipment; step-by-step description of papermaking process, plus project suggestions
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[2001]
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Papers made from fruit and vegetable fibers are truly unique, with intriguing textures, colors, and variations. In The Gourmet Paper Maker, veteran paper artist, Ellaraine Lockie, details a revolutionary yet simple technique for creating original handmade papers out of banana peels, asparagus ends, melon rinds, and more. Visual directory of over 100 paper recipes. Easy to follow directions are environmentally friendly - no harsh chemicals. Embellishing...
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1999.
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Learn how to cultivate, harvest and prepare all-natural materials for embellishing handmade papers. Provides over 50 recipes for creating papers using fresh and pressed flowers, petals, seeds, leaves, ferns, grasses, herbs, and more. Includes special directions for scented potpourri papers.
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In this account of Europe's rise to world leadership in technology, Frances and Joseph Gies make use of recent scholarship to destroy two time-honored myths. Myth One: that Europe's leap forward occurred suddenly in the "Renaissance," following centuries of medieval stagnation. Not so, say the Gieses: Early modern technology and experimental science were direct outgrowths of the decisive innovations of medieval Europe, in the tools and techniques...