Maricopa Community Colleges  ART258   19886-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/12/85
ART258 19886-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Papermaking
Introduction to concepts and techniques of Fine Art Papermaking. Basic overview of historical origins of craft and importance of modern papermaking to fine arts. Prerequisites: ART111 and ART113.
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ART258   19886-99999 Papermaking
1. Identify the historical origins and applications of Papermaking. (I)
2. Define the common terms used in Fine Art Papermaking. (II)
3. Demonstrate Frame construction and basic Sheetmaking. (III)
4. Design and use a personal watermark. (IV)
5. List the techniques to achieve a variety of textures by screening the surface. (III)
6. Collect and assemble a reference book of Fine Art Papers. (V)
7. Curate an edition of Handmade paper. (VI)
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ART258   19886-99999 Papermaking
    I. Historical Origins of Papermaking
        A. Papyrus
        B. Cathay Silk
        C. Vellum
        D. Arabic
        E. Hollander Beater
        F. Calendar Roll
        G. Oriental papers
      II. Fine Art papermaking terms
          A. Surface definitions
            1. Cold-pressed
            2. Hot-pressed
            3. Rough
          B. Mouldmade
            1. Deckle (water-jet cuts)
            2. Fabriano Mill
          C. Rag
            1. Cotton linters
            2. Hemp, Linen, Esparto, Gampi, Kozo
          D. Acid-Free (ph 6.5)
            1. Buffering
            2. Sizing
            3. Sulphite (Alpha Pulp)
            4. Waterleaf
        III. Forming the Sheet
            A. The Frame
              1. Mahogoany (boiled)
              2. Dovetail and Miter
              3. Wedge Ribs
            B. The Screen (Brass)
              1. Coarse
              2. Laid Screen
              3. Chain Screen
              4. Wove Screen
            C. Couching
            D. The Deckle
            E. Drying and Sizing
            F. Surface Finish
          IV. The Watermark
              A. Brass Wire
                1. Screen indention
              B. Sewing the Wove Screen
              C. Chairoscuro (Beeswax)
                1. Plaster Cast
                2. Copper Electrotype
              D. Color Watermarks
            V. Fine Art Papers
                A. Modern Mills
                  1. Twinrocker
                  2. Fabriano
                  3. Kollers
                  4. Rittenhouse
                  5. Arjomari
                  6. Richard de Bas
                  7. Barcham Green
                  8. Oriental Mills
                B. Sample Books
                  1. Recording and cataloging Papers
                C. Papermaking as a cottage industry
              VI. Fine Art Paper Editions
                  A. Designing a unique watermark
                  B. Curate the Edition
                  C. Archival Techniques
                  D. Paper Relief
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