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May 23 2013

Vinzani’s Papermaking class at PBI

Posted byNancy E. KraftPosted inBook & paper conservation, Community, outreach, education, and events, Materials, equipment and proceduresTags:

Thursday, May 23, 2013
Submitted by Pamela Olson

Paper made with watermark at end of class.
Paper made with watermark at end of class.

Bernie Vinanzi, a veteran papermaker who trained at Twinrocker Handmade Paper and now teaches papermaking at the University of Maine at Machias, taught a workshop with a focus on paper history, fiber selection, and sheet formation. Workshop participants designed their own watermarks and made a wide range of textweight, Western-style paper from cotton, abaca, and hemp fibers.

Julie McLaughlin and Jana Dambrogio cutting out watermarks from vinyl lettering adhesive.
Julie McLaughlin and Jana Dambrogio cutting out watermarks from vinyl lettering adhesive.
Bill Hosterman forming sheets at the vat
Bill Hosterman forming sheets at the vat

Pamela Olson is a Graduate Student at UICB and Conservation Assistant for the University of Iowa Libraries Preservation & Conservation Department and attended Vinzani’s class. Images in this post are from the PBI Facebook page.