Paper Making Videos

Dip Into Papermaking

Become a paper maker! Arnold Grummer shows how to use the traditional ‘dip’ method to make paper along with popular techniques.

Dip Into Papermaking! Basic Steps: How to Use a ‘Dip’ Handmold

Arnold Grummer demonstrates basic steps to make paper using the ‘dip’ method. Arnold shares the key to success – getting the right ratio of pulp and water in the tub. Then it’s ‘dip’ to form a sheet and ‘couch’ to transfer the paper for pressing and drying. This is as easy as dipping gets!


Dip Into Papermaking! How to Control Sheet Thickness

How do I control how thick my sheet of paper is? Internationally-recognized paper educator Arnold Grummer answers this frequently asked question.


Dip Into Papermaking! What kind of paper can be recycled?

What kind of paper can I recycle? Internationally-recognized paper educator Arnold Grummer answers this frequently asked question.


Dip Into Papermaking! Technique: Surface Treatment

How can I make paper with texture or surface patterns? Internationally-recognized paper educator Arnold Grummer demonstrates easy techniques to produce a variety of surface and patterns. Understanding this concept opens the door to unlimited creative discovery.


Dip Into Papermaking! Technique: Sheet Layering

Arnold Grummer demonstrates simple techniques to layer newly-formed sheets and create two-sided (duplex) paper. He also shows how this technique can be used to enclose ribbon ties for cards, or secure thin items like pressed leaves or cutouts within a 2-ply sheet.


Dip Into Papermaking! Technique: Pulp Painting

Pulp painting transforms scraps of colorful paper into works of art. Create fun and original handmade sheets for cards, paper weaving, printed pieces and more. Internationally-recognized paper educator Arnold Grummer demonstrates a favorite technique, ‘painting’ with recycled paper pulp.


Dip Into Papermaking! How to Use Botanicals

I want to make paper with flower petals in it – how do I do that? Arnold Grummer demonstrates how easy it is to enhance handmade paper with botanicals.


How To Make Paper

PAPERMILL Kits offer easy and successful paper making for everyone. Arnold Grummer shows simple basics and fun techniques for our favorite kit.

How To Make Paper: Basic Steps in Papermaking

Arnold Grummer shows how to make paper with the easy ‘pour’method. What’s so great about ‘pouring’ to make paper? Besides quick set-up and easy clean-up, every sheet can differ in color, design and texture. The paper makers gets to plan their sheet, every time.


How To Make Paper: Make A Watermark

Learn the secret of adding a watermark to your handmade paper!


How To Make Paper: Adding Color in the Deckle

Learn how to add color to your handmade paper!


How To Make Paper: Emboss Or Glazed Surface

Learn how to emboss or glaze your handmade paper, for exciting efects!


How To Make Paper: Create Textured Paper

Learn how to texture your handmade paper, for exciting effects!


How To Make Paper: Adding Botanicals

Learn how to add almost anything to your handmade paper. Arnold Grummer shows two easy ways to add bits of ‘nature’ and ‘the street’ to new sheets.


How To Make Paper: Pulp Painting

Learn how to create exciting color effects in your paper!


How To Make Paper: Surface Embedment

Learn how to put leaves, ferns, pictures and more on the surface of your handmade paper.


How To Make Paper: Deckle Division

Learn how to make blocks of color in your handmade paper!


How To Make Paper: What Kind of Paper Can I Recycle?

Learn how to look for exciting paper to recycle!


How To Make Paper: Sheet Layering

Learn how to layer your paper for exciting effects!


How To Make Paper: Take Note!

Students with Intellectual Disabilities learn about respecting the earth, and so much more through the art of papermaking. Recycled paper is used to make cards and envelopes. Native Wildflower Seeds are then added to make the cards plant-able. Out of trash can come beauty when we put our minds to it.