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strengthening your paper structure with rags

#1 2004-04-28 14:43:26

dave riley
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strengthening your paper structure with rags

i've been researching papers and noted the difference in paper manufacture in the 19th century when linen and cotton rags were displaced by wood pulp. So now, I'm experimenting with cheap papers --rather than kraft -- like newsprint reinforced by torn cotton rags. I've never been much of a wire mesh guy anyway and have tended to make what I did in paper with felt anyway.  the torn rags will give your mache some "body". great use of an old pair of throwaways...

dave riley


maskmaking, community art projects, puppetry and theatre...working out of Artrageous Community Arts Centre , Brisbane,Australia
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#2 2004-06-06 14:08:48

Refka
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Re: strengthening your paper structure with rags

How do you form the inner support if you don't use wire of any kind.  I mean how do you get started?  I am preparing to do a large bird, 2-3 feet tall, and I'm trying to figure out how to get the shape I want.  It will be upright, sort of like an eagle.  I assumed I'd have to start with some stiff sort of material like wire.  Got any suggestions?

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#3 2004-06-15 19:42:12

Karen
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Re: strengthening your paper structure with rags

Dave, have often thought of the same thing but never experimented. Will attempt to use lint from clothes dryer. Suspect it will provide the same kind of strength. Will let all know the results.

karen
www.farroutart.com

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