NUMBER IN PARENTHESES IS SHIPPING WEIGHT

Linters are short fibers remaining on the cotton seed after the long staple fibers have been removed (ginning) for use in the textile industry. The linter fibers are shaved off - 1st. cut & 2nd cut - cleaned, processed into sheeted pulp and baled, mainly for use in the Paper Industry. Bleached ECF (elemental chlorine free) pH 7.0 - 7.5 White. Sheet size approx.: 30" x 38" Wgt: 14 -16oz.

#282RS 2ND CUT COTTON LINTER

When in doubt, choose this popular grade of cotton linter. It's a fine choice for both basic sheet formation & sculptural papermaking. It has been refined enough to form a fairly stiff sheet after rehydrating in your blender or mixer. The easiest pulp to use, low shrinkage - dries flat. Responds well to beating in a hollander. White.
Recommended for beginners.

PU-COT-2nd
1-10 lbs. $2.83
11-25 lbs. $2.46
26-100 lbs. $2.26
101-190 lbs. $2.04
Bale $1.97 (Bale Weight 520 lbs.)
Prepaid Bale $1.77 (Bale Weight 520 lbs.)

PRICES ARE PER POUND

#282R 2ND CUT COTTON LINTER

This is a less processed version of the 282RS 2nd cut cotton linter. The fibers are longer and softer so it can withstand more beating to make a good crisp sheet of fine cotton paper. It is a good choice for sculptural papermaking, rehydrated or with minor amounts of beating. A few minutes in a hollander beater evens it out. White in color.

PU-COT-282R
1-10 lbs. $2.80
11-25 lbs. $2.44
26-100 lbs. $2.24
101-190 lbs. $2.02
Bale $1.94 (Bale Weight 520 lbs.)
Prepaid Bale $1.75 (Bale Weight 520 lbs.)

PRICES ARE PER POUND

#290 COTTON LINTER

This mill-run grade is a mixture of 1st & 2nd cut linters, with longer fibers than our 2nd cut linters. It processes more easily than a pure 1st cut, & is a good choice for better quality papers which require a longer fiber. We do not recommend using the #290 linter without further processing in a hollander beater. In a blender it will make somewhat lumpy paper. White in color

PU-COT 290
1-10 lbs. $2.86
11-25 lbs. $2.49
26-100 lbs. $2.29
101-190 lbs. $2.06
Bale $1.99 (Bale Weight 520 lbs.)
Prepaid Bale $1.79 (Bale Weight 520 lbs.)

PRICES ARE PER POUND

#225 HL COTTON LINTER

Premier 2nd cut cotton linter at a great price. This pulp can be processed in a blender or a beater. A great pulp for beginners and for the accomplished paper artist. White.

PU-COT-225HL
1-10 lbs. $2.38
11-25 lbs. $2.08
26-100 lbs. $1.93
101-190 lbs. $1.68
Bale $1.53 (Bale Weight 400 lbs.)
Prepaid Bale $1.38 (Bale Weight 400 lbs.)

PRICES ARE PER POUND

Musa textilis
Manila Hemp

Always a favorite with papermakers, a versatile pulp made from banana leaf stalk fiber. Favored for its strength, long fibers & silky feel. Very strong, easily rehydrated. For Western sheet formation, it can be used alone or blended with other fibers, such as cotton linters, to impart added strength. For thin Oriental style sheets of paper, Abaca must be further beaten in a hollander beater with Formation Aid added to the vat. Sheets approx.: 24" x 32". Wgt: 8 - 12 oz. Recommended for beginners.

BLEACHED ABACA

Ecuadorian bleached Abaca. Processed in Spain. Ivory white. Bleached ECF.

PU-ABACA-EC
1-10 lbs. $5.98
11-25 lbs. $5.68
26-100 lbs. $5.48
101-190 lbs. $5.28

PRICES ARE PER POUND

BLEACHED ABACA

Philippine bleached Abaca. A warm cream color

PU-ABACA-BL
1-10 lbs. $5.95
11-25 lbs. $5.65
26-100 lbs. $5.45
101-190 lbs. $5.25
Bale Weight 275 lbs.

PRICES ARE PER POUND

UNBLEACHED ABACA

Philippine unbleached. Cool beige.

PU-ABACA-DK
1-10 lbs. $5.95
11-25 lbs. $5.65
26-100 lbs. $5.45
101-190 lbs. $5.25
Bale Weight 275 lbs.

PRICES ARE PER POUND

SPANISH FLAX

Linum usitatissimum
Lincell B
Bleached ECF

A traditional fiber in Western Papermaking. Long bast fiber. Can be rehydrated in a blender - will need more processing than abaca. Responds beautifully to beating in a Hollander - for a strong, crisp, rattly, translucent sheet. Off white. Size approx.: 24" x 32". Wt approx.: 8 - 12 oz.

PU-FLAX
1-10 lbs. $5.15
11-25 lbs. $4.89
26-100 lbs. $4.64
101-190 lbs. $4.12
Bale $3.61
Prepaid Bale $3.24
Bale Weight 355 lbs.

PRICES ARE PER POUND

HEMP

Cannabis sativa
Bleached ECF

Hempcell is a cream colored, long fibered pulp made from true hemp which makes a very strong paper. It can be rehydrated in a blender, but for best results and/or a crisper sheet, it needs to be beaten. Hemp is the fiber used to make the paper of the United States Constitution. Sheet size approx.: 24" x 32". Wt approx.: 8 - 12 oz.

PU-HEMP
1-10 lbs. $5.20
11-25 lbs. $4.94
26-100 lbs. $4.68
101-190 lbs. $4.16
Bale $3.64
Prepaid Bale $3.28
Bale Weight 375 lbs.

PRICES ARE PER POUND

RECYCLED BLUE COTTON RAG

100% recycled cotton rag, faded denim blue in color. Rehydrates in a blender.

PU-RAG-DENIM
1-10 lbs. $4.00
11-25 lbs. $3.85
26-100 lbs. $3.65
101-190 lbs. $3.50

PRICES ARE PER POUND

THAI KOZO Broussonetia papyrifera

Makes a fine, silky, translucent, angel haired sheet with a buttery color. A paper mulberry tree fiber, closely related to Japanese Kozo, though grown under different climate conditions. Made from young shoots and cleaned of black bark. Requires some cleaning.

FI-THAI 1-25 lbs.: $9.00 (1)

PHILIPPINE GAMPI Wikstroemia diplomorpha

This inexpensive Philippine Gampi is widely used by Japanese papermakers. Makes a heavier crisp, lustrous, off-white to tan paper. Gampi paper is insect resistant, and has a high shrinkage rate. Call for availability.

FI-GAMPI $9.00 (1)

FLAX TOW Linum usitatissimum

A raw unrefined fiber with an aroma evocative of a sheep farm - makes a beautiful, strong sheet. Needs to be cleaned, cooked & beaten. Makes tan colored paper; Egyptian.

FI-TOW 1-25 lbs.: $3.00 (1)
26 lbs. or more: $2.00 (1)

NEW! PAPERMAKING WITH PLANTS
by Helen Hiebert

Learn to make paper from plant fibers you harvest or collect yourself, including fibers found in the average kitchen or garden. Clearly written with great color illustrations & photos. 107 pp. 1998. (hb)

BO-HIEBERT $24.95 (1.5)

SODA ASH Sodium Carbonate - Na2CO3

Soda Ash is the most common chemical used for cooking fibers and is less harsh in its effects than caustic soda. Soda Ash should be used at a ratio of 18 - 20 grams per 100 grams of dry fiber (or 1 tbs. per 1/4lb). After cooking, most fibers can be beaten by hand - try our Hand Beating Stick. Please exercise caution - wear protective gloves & goggles. See Plant Fibers for Papermaking.

CH-SODA - L $5.25 (1)
CH-SODA - 5L $20.95 (5.5)

HAND BEATING STICK

An ashwood stick made for hand beating bast fibers & other indigenous plants. Michele prefers the two handed two short stick method, Lee prefers to whack away with one long stick. Beat fibers on a smooth, hard surface.

SH-BEATSTIK 32" long. $23.00 (2)
SH-BEATSTIK 20 20" long $19.50 (2)

NAGA BRUSH

Perfect for brushing your newly made paper onto boards, or any flat surface. These soft, horsehair brushes are set in clear, lacquered hardwood. 12 inches long.

RE-NAGA-BR $10.25 (.75)

READY-TO-USE PULP

Our Ready-To-Use pulps are processed in our Hollander Beater to your specifications. Each 5 gallon pail contains one beater load, approx. 2 lbs. of dry fiber. Ready-To-Use Pulps are ideal for large quantities of pulp for teaching, or when a Hollander Beater is unavailable to you. A well beaten pulp allows the fibers to create more hydrogen bond sites which results in a stronger paper. We drain off any excess water, so the pulp is shipped to you in a very concentrated form - just add water and use. For best results, use your pulp immediately. or freeze - unused pulp will keep indefinitely if frozen. Refrigeration or the addition of isopropyl alcohol will help ward off fermentation. We can add Sizing or Methyl Cellulose to the Ready-To-Use mix, at your request. We also make overbeaten Ready-To-Use Pulp for pulp painting. Please specify pulp & the beating type you prefer. Weight per 5 gallon pail is approximately 30 lbs. Shipping via UPS only. Sorry, no U.S. Postal Service available for 5 gallon pails. Please let us know your needs as far in advance as possible - some periods are very busy for us!!

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