SPECIALITY PAPERS
Art in Pietermaritzburg

In 2000, Speciality Papers was started by Ronel Stevens, a mom of 2, who was tired of impersonal service and the inflexibility of local companies when purchasing art products, stationery and paper for her children, their friends and their schools. We’re proud to say that it has been a winning recipe! Experience the magic of our products, including paper, fine art materials, craft materials, educational toys, stationery, office equipment and stationery, photocopying facilities, binding and laminating facilities. There are no two people that are the same and in the same manner we can use the same illustration when it comes to paper and the designing of it. Experiment with different ingredients to create a variety of effects. Any extra pulp can be stored for up to a week in the fridge. Do not use glossy magazine or newspaper as the ink will discolour the pulp. Place all the ripped or shredded paper into a bucket of water, cover and soak overnight. Pour the pulped paper and water mixture into a bucket. If required add the dye of your choice, and stir the mixture. Pour the dyed pulp into a large basin and add water until the pulp is of a watery consistency. Hold the mould on top of the deckle and dip them vertically into the basin. If it is thicker than that, your paper will turn out like cardboard. After excess water has been drained off, place the edge of the mould onto your wet blanket and flip it over, pulp side down. Place a dry blanket on top of the sheet of paper to help absorb excess water. Allow the water to drain from the sheet of paper for a few minutes. Rub your hand firmly across the top blanket a few times to loosen the sheet of paper. A little bit of texture or design is all you need to make your paper look extravagant and in season. No matter what the occasion may be we are able to cater for all. These include grasses and seeds, tissue paper, threads, confetti and flowers. Powdered paint is a good colorant and it is usually non-staining. The shape is noticeable because the light shines through indentation where paper is thinner. Bending fuse wire into the desired shape, a small simple motif or simply your initials. Embossing is done by pressing something textured against a sheet of paper to create an impression on the paper.