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The colors of the earth are vast—deep indigo blues, ochre yellows, walnut browns, madder reds. Explore ways to include a full spectrum of nature’s colors into your work. Paste papers have a long history of use for book covers and are a true delight to create. Try a variety of papers, patterning them using hands and simple tools. Making lake pigments from plants and paste making will be demonstrated. You will make several decorative sheets, which can be used for many projects including books.
Materials Provided by Instructor: Variety of papers, a wide selection of mark making tools and pastes colored with; ochres, earth pigments, natural indigo, and plant based lake pigments Materials Provided by Student: Apron, large cellulose sponges (2), a way to transport wet papers (large portfolio and waxed paper) Optional: Favorite papers, pattern making tools