Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

Take advantage of Arnold Grummer's 20% off during the month of June!! Use code: Paper20. I love creating jewelry using unique components. And handmade paper is definitely not a common jewelry component. I made the paper with help from my grand-daughter using Arnold Grummer's Papermaking Kit . I followed these basic instructions for making the sheets of paper. One of the hallmarks of handmade paper is the beautiful deckled edge, but for this project I needed straight, squared edges, so I used a paper trimmer to cut two strips, each 1½" x 5". Next, I marked the center of each strip at ¾".  I marked a line from each of the top corners of the strip to the center mark. Using a metal straight edge and a craft knife, I cut on this line to end up with a perfect isosceles triangle and two right angle triangles.  Working on a Teflon craft mat, I misted both sides of each strip as I was working on it. This increased the paper's flexibility and...

Take advantage of Arnold Grummer's 20% off during the month of April!! Use code: April20. The birds in this piece are all rescue birds!! All of these birds were made from scraps that any normal crafter would have discarded. I rescued them from the trash bin and a life spent in a landfill. I never throw away ANY of my handmade paper—no matter how small the scrap. The papers were handmade using Arnold Grummer's Paper Making Kit and  following these basic directions . The birds and their wings were cut with the Sizzix Tim Holtz Caged Bird die. Making resin paper is easy, but definitely requires some advance work station preparation. Cover your entire work surface with plastic trash bags. Next, cover a cookie sheet with food storage bags. Strive for a flat, wrinkle-free surface. (NOTE: I used plastic film and it wasn't strong enough. Not a tragedy, but next time, I'll use the food storage bags.) Assemble your supplies— Amazing Clear Cast , measuring and mix...