From Rags to Paper

James Burke, creator of Connections, talks about how they made paper from the rags.

[@murielpaul2902]

Now, in 2022, rag paper is sought by watercolor artists, and is VERY expensive...but the best!

[@lucasalexandre4961]

I came upon this video while searching for the method described by Eric Hebborn in his Art Forger's Handbook, thinking that I could certainly make my own paper with the aid of visual reference.
Well, the method shown here is exactly how he described, but I was completely foolish to think that I could do it myself. hehe Wonderful video still.

[@goddess-of-beer]

We certainly need some lads to help us.

[@susannaharnhart4910]

This is so cool

[@mariad4183]

This was great!
Thank you for sharing honey! xoxo

[@HughesMath1]

You are quite welcome. Good to hear from you.

[@mariad4183]

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[@uxordepp]

Rag paper was cheaper than parchment. Wood pulp paper hadn't been invented yet.

[@DirtyComme]

and the rag man would pay a small sum for the rags not just get it for free

[@gennaroborriello6330]

posso scriverti in Italiano?

[@DirtyComme]

i thought rag paper was relatively expensive

[@marylouhughes8163]

I did too.

[@jorgeriveramx]

by today's standards it is, because we now have cheaper ways to do it, but back then it was chap compared to other techniques. at least that is what I unrestrained.

[@Lolibeth]

It was still expensive, but compared to the cost of vellum, it was cheap