Printing on Waste Paper

I found that I had a pile of 2″ by 7″ trimmings from cutting my paper down to Christmas card size. Do you cut paper to size and have a similar pile of waste paper?

waste paper for printing projects

I was printing 5″ x 7″ cards with some Tyvek® stencils.

gelatin printed cardsThe paper trimmings are the perfect size for bookmarks. I could use these as gifts and marketing materials at local shops.

Tyvek stencils for gelatin printmakingTyvek® stencils for gelatin printmaking.

bookmarks from gelatin printsI used a hole punch and some matching twine to finish off the bookmarks.

If you would like to explore gelatin printmaking check out current workshops.

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