A working journal from Driftway Studio in Rhode Island. I write about process, materials, and the slow, often meandering work of making things by hand.
Vintage Papers for Letterpress Printing and Collage
Sourcing good materials is half the work when it comes to creating collage and letterpress prints that feel right. In this guide, I share where I find vintage papers, what makes good paper for collage, and how to build a collection on any budget. The wrong papers lead to frustration, but the right papers practically tell you what to make.
Vintage Paper and Ephemera for Collage
My favorite vintage papers for collage and a video lesson on how to take a hardcover book apart to use in your art.