Streets of BK City: The Paper Making Workshop

Streets of BK City

THE PAPER MAKING WORKSHOP

Words and image Nicole van Roij

Streets of BK CIty is a reoccuring article covering an event, activity or BK streetquestion. This time we cover the paper making workshop that was organised by students in collaboration with ARGUS. The goal was simple: to share the craft of making paper. Buying beautiful papers for your model or research booklet is fancy but often expensive! So what if you knew how to recycle paper and make your own paper, perhaps even with some sparkling terrazzo or concrete pattern. The workshop lasted three hours and after some frustrating try-outs most students produced 1 or 2 pieces of paper. We hope more students will feel inspired to share their DIY -knowledge through workshops in BK!

1. Choose a frame that matches the paper size you prefer.

2. Collect old paper and cut it up.

3. Blend the cut-ups with water until it becomes the consistancy of porridge.

4. Pour your paper porridge in some water and wiggle the frame up and down.

The workshop results

5. Pat dry with love and care. 6. Yay! 7. Before your paper is ready you have to let it dry for around half a day