BioResources (Feb 2016)

The Artistic Possibilities of Cellulosic Fibers

  • Chery Cratty

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.11.2.2968-2971
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 2
pp. 2968 – 2971

Abstract

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Plant fibers have been used for over 2,000 years to make paper. When the process of hand papermaking paled, I set out to find a way to use cellulosic fibers as paint. A decade of experimenting led to the choice of 3 main fibers that worked best. Methods of cooking, preparing, coloring, and drying were tested and refined. Using pulp as paint brought me the innovative techniques I developed in this new craft medium and led to recognition as a Tennessee Master Craft Artist. I continue to experiment with new ways to use pulp as paint.

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