Understanding The Hype Behind Hand Paper And Its Uses

This is the world of technology. Everyone nowadays has a smartphone, a laptop, or a tablet through which they can easily communicate using channels like email, messages, and phone calls. However, the paper has still not lost its importance even after digitization because most of the official work is still done through the paper. 

To create a sustainable environment, it becomes necessary to cut down the use of paper and recycle it continuously. To understand how handmade paper can be a boon to the environment, we need to look upon its properties and uses. 

Soft and feathery edges

Since the handmade paper is cut manually by craftsmen, soft & feathery edges can be made. Machinery made paper may cause severe papercuts to the user, but this is not the case with handmade paper. These edges are only possible in the products like envelopes, invitation cards, notebooks, post-it notes, and diaries made from handmade papers. 

These special and distinctive edges provide a fresh appearance to the paper. However, it may not be acceptable when the paper is cut in large size. These edges are also called deckle edges by different people. 

Tree free fibers

Deforestation is a significant cause of global warming and climate change. Trees are being cut at an alarming rate every day. This ruthless cutting of trees for the papermaking industry gives birth to several dangers for the ecosystem. Our Handmade paper does not use tree fiber to make paper; it is either made from recycled paper or seed paper. We only use post-consumer paper waste to make new papers, which does not come from the cutting of trees. 

Recycled seed paper 

The process of cutting trees not only creates barren lands but also loss of habitat for wildlife. To save our flora and fauna, it is necessary to make a significant shift from normal paper to recycled paper. Recycled paper products help to cut down the consumption of paper as it is made from paper, which has already been used once by the consumer and now can be used multiple times after recycling. 

Acid-free and pH neutral

The manufacturing of paper produces a hefty amount of acid and gases, which are severely harmful to the health of workers as well as users. This is because they are made from machinery. However, this is not the case with handmade paper. Our handmade paper products are free from harmful acids, which means that they are pH neutral. The raw materials used in the making of handmade paper is cotton or hemp pulp mixed with seeds which can be planted later. 

Little seeds in the product

Plant seeds are added to the base pulp in the material before making handmade paper. This means that you can not only use recycled paper, but you can also sow plants once the purpose of the product has been fulfilled. Hence, the handmade paper has the quality of getting recycled and plantable. 

Uses of handmade paper products

• Gift diaries, post-it notes, notepads to friends on various occasions. 
• Get wedding and invitation cards printed on handmade paper so that guests can plant the card later.
• Bookmark pages in your book with a handmade paper tag to always remember reading where you left earlier. 
• Make scrapbooks from the handmade paper of different textures and colors to make it beautiful. 
• Apply as wallpaper in your room on walls, plant them once you are bored, and see your little plants grow into trees.  

Human beings must understand that it is our responsibility to save the planet. When we use the resources of the planet, it is us who need to use them diligently and manufacture such products that are eco-friendly and sustainable for the environment and human beings. 

FAQs

Can I use handmade paper to print my wedding invitations?

Yes, you can definitely use handmade paper for wedding cards. It is an excellent way of expressing gratitude to the loved ones who attend your wedding, as these cards can be sown in soil with water, which later grows into a plant. 

What sizes, colors, and textures are available in the handmade paper?

Handmade paper is environment-friendly; it is available in different shapes and sizes. You can choose from a wide variety of colors and textures available in A4, A3, and the card size. 

Is handmade paper suitable for calligraphy and painting?

Yes, one can easily use handmade paper for calligraphy as well as painting because of its consistent and smooth texture. Our handmade paper is nib-friendly for all the artists using it so that they can draw one stroke.