Cast Paper Ornaments
We make another very sophisticated-looking Christmas ornament with the same molds that we use for the beeswax. These cast paper ornaments can be used as traditional tree ornaments like the ones that sell in catalogues such as Smith and Hawken (fancy). Or they can become the component parts of designer greeting cards, wall art, etc.
We originally bought a kit to make our very first cast paper ornaments. The kit included a rag paper and a bonding clay for making several ornaments. The paper is cut up and whirled with water and powder in a kitchen blender. The resulting pulp is poured into the molds and the excess water is blotted with clean towels. A day later the ornament is dry and ready to paint or hang.
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