TRADITION: research into western and eastern paper making techniques

Papermaking is a traditional technique seen in both western and eastern cultures. The difference between the two being the fibres being used and the types of papers created. The methods are pretty similar, they both use a vat if fibrous material, a mould and deckle (or sugeta a Japanese version made from bamboo) the same process of pulling and pouring techniques.

Washi paper is a unique Japanese paper made using unique fibres found in the area. The fibres are processed from the gampi tree or mulberry bark and created into sheets using traditional methods.

The only real thing separating the traditions of western and eastern is the fibres used to make the papers. paper making holds its origins in china.

Western cultures use tend to use hemp and cotton within the process, as well as combining gelatin within the paper making process ( I replaced the gellating or binding agents for natural cellulose glue in my process)