The first U.S. newspaper printed on paper made from trees was an edition of the Boston Weekly Journal published in January ...

Even Ben Franklin's stationery had its own personal watermark. The watermark is created during the paper making process and is caused by variations in the density of the paper. As light passes ...

In fact, it’s the ingredients for paper – as it was made in ancient ... where people had to make do with writing on the skins of calves, goats and sheep. It’s been estimated that Europeans ...

The secret to accordion bookmaking? It's all in the fold. Decide on the size of your book, and cut your paper accordingly.

the inventor of the paper-making process during China's Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). Running for just one night, the show was co-presented by the Chen Xinyi Art Centre from Shanghai and the ...

Paper is a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but how is it made, and where did it originate? Ancient Egyptians made an early version of plant-based paper using papyrus — which is where the word ...