Handmade paper

Much of the printing done at The Grunge Papers is done on paper that we make ourselves by hand.

Letterpress printing on a nice, properly dampened piece of handmade paper makes a great impression (pun intended), and can be used for broadsheets, posters, cards, letterhead or booklets. It can also make great writing or art paper.

The Grunge Papers makes most of its papers with various kinds of Cotton and Abaca fibres, though we've usually got some Sisal and Flax on hand as well. A wide assortment of pigments, lustres and a combination of mixing and paper-pulling techniques can be used to produce paper in many different colours and textures.

The Grunge Papers currently has moulds and deckles (the moulds used to make handmade paper) in the following sizes:

8.5" x 11"
8.5" x 5.5"
5.5" x 5.5"
14" x 9"
Bookmark (8.5" x 2.25")
Business Card (3 1/2" x 2")
Proprietor's Card (5" x 3")

Card (6.75" x 4.25")

Folding Card (6.75" x 4.25")

Card Envelope (6.75" x 4.25")

#10 Envelope (9" x 4.25")

The following kinds of paper pulp are usually available:

Cotton Linter (White)
Cotton Rag (Red)
Cotton Rag (Black)
Cotton Rag (Yellow)
Cotton Rag (Green)
Bleached Abaca
Unbleached Abaca
Sisal
Flax

If you are interested in having The Grunge Papers make some paper for you, or if you would like to know more about our prices or processes, please contact us here.