tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post6399762670072442209..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: Making paper at our placeFiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-13608980030502796072013-04-19T20:56:49.272+10:002013-04-19T20:56:49.272+10:00Hi Lesley - it is a pretty special place I think, ...Hi Lesley - it is a pretty special place I think, and we certainly love being here and spending time at home. Because I recycle high quality papers that already have size I don't yet add it to the mix. but I do have some methyl cellulose in the studio which I could add to the next batch to see what happens perhaps? I have found water based inks print fine on the paper but calligraphy inks still tend to bleed a bit more than I'd like, so maybe if I sized it that might help the calligraphy! Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-83883934664200294772013-04-19T20:53:13.281+10:002013-04-19T20:53:13.281+10:00It is a lovely and serene place to spend time Bran...It is a lovely and serene place to spend time Brandi. I am beginning to think that Autumn might be paper making season - once a year really get stuck into it whilst it is still warm and sunny - rather than cold and sunny or warm and wet!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-21800900069415043302013-04-19T00:39:52.312+10:002013-04-19T00:39:52.312+10:00It looks idyllic Fiona. Your own tropical paradise...It looks idyllic Fiona. Your own tropical paradise. I'm interested in the papermaking too and have heard of clove oil before to stop mould. May I ask if you sized the pulp in any way before pulling the sheets? My brain tells me that you can use oil based media on it but not water based unless you've sized it. Is that an issue or not?LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-12263145431417128532013-04-18T23:13:08.086+10:002013-04-18T23:13:08.086+10:00~a circular wandering journey!!! so serene and bea...~a circular wandering journey!!! so serene and beautiful...surround by so much beauty rust and all : ) <br /><br />as for your paper making...a WHOLE years worth...yikes...i have down just small amounts with our littles...will be exciting to see your plethora of handmade wonders! much love light and blessings~brandihttp://www.tofallorstumbleupon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-9683425327127347062013-04-18T19:06:04.210+10:002013-04-18T19:06:04.210+10:00Hi Lyndell - I do think it is place of peace and t...Hi Lyndell - I do think it is place of peace and tranquility and I always enjoy coming home. I stop and stare at the views and the surrounds several times a day - and it's one reason we built our work-work office at the front of the house where I can only stare at the driveway and plants! I'd never get any work done if I gazed out the back...<br />Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-44832392723601133872013-04-18T19:04:32.090+10:002013-04-18T19:04:32.090+10:00Hi Liz - yes we're at opposite ends of the spe...Hi Liz - yes we're at opposite ends of the spectrum almost aren't we? The green can be soooo vivid at times! I really enjoyed being down amongst the garden - I so often observe it from above, inside the house, and look over the valley. Or if I'm down in the garden I'm weeding! So to be with it and not working on it was just lovely.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-83742661205951257202013-04-18T19:02:07.732+10:002013-04-18T19:02:07.732+10:00It is indeed a beautiful spot to work Velma - I th...It is indeed a beautiful spot to work Velma - I think it encourages peace and stillness...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-32257342267746381852013-04-18T19:01:22.182+10:002013-04-18T19:01:22.182+10:00Hi Carol - glad to share the clove oil tip; we go ...Hi Carol - glad to share the clove oil tip; we go thru a fair bit during the damp weather months. It was so restful and gentle out there making paper - it's quiet (after the blender stops) and slow and rhythmic...then I looked around me and stopped often, breathed it all, smiled and started making again. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-49371951235623196842013-04-18T15:19:36.967+10:002013-04-18T15:19:36.967+10:00What an absolutely beautiful place to live. It lo...What an absolutely beautiful place to live. It looks so tranquil. Do you get waylaid often by the views? It would be worth being waylaid anyway.Lyndell Dobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502219390289532553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-6409622809804440082013-04-18T10:21:22.755+10:002013-04-18T10:21:22.755+10:00You live in paradise Fiona, thanks so much for the...You live in paradise Fiona, thanks so much for the tour about your place! Hard for me to really understand sub tropical, the green is almost unreal and your views spectacular. What a place to live and work and toast each day good morning.Liz Davidson / Artist Notebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02751895300168082933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-44663879734192472462013-04-18T02:26:09.483+10:002013-04-18T02:26:09.483+10:00beautiful spot to work, and oh, my, how lovely!beautiful spot to work, and oh, my, how lovely!Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-47768170462790480372013-04-17T14:15:57.604+10:002013-04-17T14:15:57.604+10:00Clove oil is going on my shopping list, in bulk. T...Clove oil is going on my shopping list, in bulk. Thanks for the tip, Fiona. Such beautiful views, glorious sunrise, lovely garden - and you find time for paper making as well.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914350639398715648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-59042187810684018632013-04-17T09:53:02.313+10:002013-04-17T09:53:02.313+10:00Hi Kim - it does make you smile doesn't it - w...Hi Kim - it does make you smile doesn't it - when you can just stop and appreciate the beauty around you. Gow ell.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-16832770901311020912013-04-17T09:51:26.857+10:002013-04-17T09:51:26.857+10:00Hi Annie. I think I saw it afresh and with new eye...Hi Annie. I think I saw it afresh and with new eyes spending time down there - outside and at tree level so to speak, and I was quite entranced by it so thought I would share... Plus we had sunshine which makes me happy after a few weeks of dreary grey and much mist. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-32641349087055597602013-04-17T09:49:54.773+10:002013-04-17T09:49:54.773+10:00mmmm Di - i can imagine this place would tug me to...mmmm Di - i can imagine this place would tug me too if we left. I like the nobody around me thing especially. Clove oil definitely! We have bottles all over the house. It is the no. 1 mould killer and we use it all the time. A few drop (3-4) in a litre of water and wipe over anything.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-75916223486040139432013-04-17T09:48:13.340+10:002013-04-17T09:48:13.340+10:00Hi Christine - it would be fun to have lots of peo...Hi Christine - it would be fun to have lots of people together to make paper here! Of course, if it didn't storm or rain...I've decided you have to 'make paper whilst the shine suns'!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-75751526980075239742013-04-17T09:46:35.050+10:002013-04-17T09:46:35.050+10:00Thanks Connie Rose - we are fortunate to live here...Thanks Connie Rose - we are fortunate to live here and don't take it for granted. A wonderful space to share...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-69738899113536118172013-04-17T09:45:16.290+10:002013-04-17T09:45:16.290+10:00Thanks so much Robyn - it is a gentle, quiet place...Thanks so much Robyn - it is a gentle, quiet place to live with constant inspiration and care. The paper is looking good too!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-24684679591470229502013-04-17T09:44:26.567+10:002013-04-17T09:44:26.567+10:00Hi Valerianna - I often wonder how I would explain...Hi Valerianna - I often wonder how I would explain the driveway to folk if we ever wanted to sell the house! It holds marks of our days and our doings.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-67789997246642057352013-04-17T08:07:53.489+10:002013-04-17T08:07:53.489+10:00smile! I enjoyed wandering around your pad with yo...smile! I enjoyed wandering around your pad with you, Fiona. Simply stunning...Kim Schoenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703881713524369921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-85347942341002180042013-04-17T06:20:42.165+10:002013-04-17T06:20:42.165+10:00Oh gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Thanks for letting ...Oh gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Thanks for letting us wander with you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878102599430407759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-81033515349176722992013-04-17T05:26:16.607+10:002013-04-17T05:26:16.607+10:00More than 10 years in suburbia and I still feel th...More than 10 years in suburbia and I still feel the tug of 10 acres of bushland.<br /><br />Interesting note about the clove oil to deter mould. Is clove better than any other essential oil?<br />dinahmowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052642938090553088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-21465769375683424462013-04-17T04:23:15.684+10:002013-04-17T04:23:15.684+10:00I wish I had a place like yours to make my papers ...I wish I had a place like yours to make my papers - it is really beautiful!<br />Christinebuntpapierfabrik.blogger.dehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005832329343494721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-81877919179789557212013-04-17T02:53:27.463+10:002013-04-17T02:53:27.463+10:00What an amazing place you have!What an amazing place you have!Cate Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079028386218370915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-39512411186599251172013-04-17T00:13:22.113+10:002013-04-17T00:13:22.113+10:00Glorious view, glorious sunrise and glorious handm...Glorious view, glorious sunrise and glorious handmade paper!ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.com