Most of the plant materials I work with tend to make dark papers. Western Red Cedar inner bark makes a lovely dark red-brown and most of the long leaves and grasses I use make papers that are shades of yellows, tan or greenish. I love the natural tones and shades and accept the fact that natural plant fibers will continue to change over time. … [Read more...]
Melinda West | West Gardens Basketry
Growing, gathering, and weaving with plant fibers from the Pacific Northwest
