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Seed paper is a type of handmade
paper Paper is a thin sheet material produced by mechanically or chemically processing cellulose fibres derived from wood, Textile, rags, poaceae, grasses, Feces#Other uses, herbivore dung, or other vegetable sources in water. Once the water is dra ...
that includes any number of different plant
seed In botany, a seed is a plant structure containing an embryo and stored nutrients in a protective coat called a ''testa''. More generally, the term "seed" means anything that can be Sowing, sown, which may include seed and husk or tuber. Seeds ...
s. The seeds themselves can still germinate after the papermaking process and they can sprout when the paper is planted in
soil Soil, also commonly referred to as earth, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, water, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some scientific definitions distinguish dirt from ''soil'' by re ...
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Papermakers Papermaking is the manufacture of paper and cardboard, which are used widely for printing, writing, and packaging, among many other purposes. Today almost all paper is made using industrial machinery, while handmade paper survives as a special ...
have been producing paper including seeds in the United States since 1941, but international papermakers have practiced seed inclusion in the paper for centuries. Seed paper has traditionally been handmade in smaller batches and is often made-to-order for clients. Sprouting seed paper has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in the United States recently. Seed paper can be used for
stationery Stationery refers to writing materials, including cut paper, envelopes, continuous form paper, and other office supplies. Stationery usually specifies materials to be written on by hand (e.g., letter paper) or by equipment such as computer p ...
, cards, invitations, and for decorative wraps. In the UK, Little Green Paper Shop has been using seed paper to make bags and packaging for a range of clients. A wide variety of flower, vegetable, and tree seeds can also be used in seed paper for decorative effect. The seeds and flowers in the paper can create decorative effects and colors. Depending on the type of seed and the process used, different colors, thickness, and patterns can be created.


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