Paper has a long and fascinating history. Without it civilization, communication and the conveyance of ideas would not be possible. In paper's earliest days it was treated with utmost care and used almost exclusively for sacred purposes.
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Today paper is available to all, though issues of conservation and consumption must be addressed. It is wonderfully versatile in its potential for art-making. Endless varieties exist today, both machine and hand made. From elegant and sophisticated patterns to rugged and organic textures, paper can be the basis of an astonishing array of creative work.
What to do with paper? Why you can crease or crumple it into vessels and containers. You can crease it and fold it into books and lamps and frames. You can pierce it, weave it or paint it. You can bend it, layer it, or tear it into whatever your imagination can conceive.
