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Fibre bleaching: Chemical vs Natural(Post)
When you look at a clean, evenly white sheet of paper, do you ever wonder how it gets that way? Have you noticed that the best washi isn’t really white? We know that the basic process of harvest ...
Now Live! ON COLOUR - Online Exhibition(Post)“Why, when we make art, do we seek white paper?” Our latest online exhibition, ON COLOUR, emerged from this one question—we offered the following call for submissions: “Colour ...
Collab Items with Beam Paints!(Post)Beam Paints are the result of a lifetime of creative exploration, and a deep love and respect for the natural world. The creation of Indigenous entrepreneur Anong Beam, her products make use of "li ...
Collaboration with Humber Fashion Institute(Post)On October 13th, we had the pleasure of visiting Humber Fashion Institute students’ "Fashion Through Paper" event where they showcased their design skills, artistic talents, and unique approa ...
Join Us for Print Day in May 2026(Post)Print Day in May is back on May 2, 2026! Print Day in May is an annual, global celebration of printmaking that takes place on the first Saturday in May and is open to everyone. Whether you are an exp ...
Washi Staples at Student-Friendly Prices(Post)So much back-to-school hype focuses on stationery, back packs, and new shoes, but what about back-to-school for the college and university crowd? Especially the art students! You want to prepare your ...
It’ s That Time of Year Again — Sakura Giveaway(Post)Cherry blossom season is known as one of the most beautiful times of the year in Japan. Every spring, the country is transformed into a pink and white wonderland as cherry trees burst into bloom, and ...
Washi and Printmaking(Post)Washi loves ink. That is the first thing you need to know when asked about selecting Japanese paper for printmaking. Printmakers often have very specific demands of the paper they are using and ar ...
Sakura Giveaway: Celebrate the Majestic Blossoms(Post)Cherry blossom season is known as one of the most beautiful times of the year in Japan. Every spring, the country is transformed into a pink and white wonderland as cherry trees burst into bloom, and ...
Suminagashi - Art formed in simplicity(Post)Suminagashi (墨流し) or “floating ink” is the process of creating a marbled design on plain paper with water and sumi ink. It originated in Japan, possibly as a form of meditative practice, and is se ...
Oguni Washi: Papermaking in Snow Country(Post)In the village of Oguni, located in Niigata Prefecture of Japan, washi production has been passed down through families for over 300 years. It started as winter work for regional farmers, isolat ...
The JPP’ s 2nd Annual Chiyogami Design Competition(Post)What is Chiyogami?HistoryOriginally produced as woodblock prints in the Edo period (1603-1867), today’s popular chiyogami decorative paper is hand-printed by silkscreen in several small studios aroun ...
Cleaning Up Your Act: Sustainability in the Artists’ Studio(Post)Every day, we hear talk of sustainability. Sadly, as we all know, there are a lot of products used regularly in the visual arts, that are not very friendly to the environment. Whether we look at t ...
Washi and the Fibre Arts(Post)When it comes to washi, the real question isn’t “What can you do with it?”, but “What can’t you do with it?” Printing and dyeing? Yes. Folding and stitching? Yes.
Paper Handling: Cutting Washi with Care(Post)Given the task of dividing a large sheet of paper into smaller, more manageable sizes, what do you do? Your first thought may be to use a straight edge and a utility knife. When it comes to breaki ...