Whether you are an artist looking to create your own paper or just a parent or teacher wanting to entertain your kids, papermaking is for everyone. There are a few supplies that one must buy to get started.

Molds and Deckles

This is the very fundamental necessity for papermaking. This tool consists of a wooden frame surrounding a screen.

If you don’t have the skills to make one at home, one can easily be bought at any hobby store and can be purchased in a papermaking kit. Although Amazon does seem to have the cheapest papermaking supplies – all the supplies found on this site are from Amazon.

Pulps and Fibers

The next important supply is the pulp and fiber. This will end up becoming the paper. There are many different types of fibers that you could use to make your paper, it just depends on the type of paper you are trying to make.

The easiest thing to do is to buy pre-shredded cotton fibers and pulp from your hobby store. You could also get them online. You could also try going green and use some old cotton or jean clothing.

Pigments and Additives

If you love color, than you will want to have pigment to add to your paper. This is a fun and creative way to make your paper unique.

Pigments, dyes can be added to your paper to create all sorts of amazingly colorful paper. Additives such as glitter could put a real sparkle to your paper as well.