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, rags, grasses or other vegetable sources in water, draining the water through fine mesh leaving the fibre evenly distrib ...
that includes any number of different plant
seed
A seed is an embryonic plant enclosed in a protective outer covering, along with a food reserve. The formation of the seed is a part of the process of reproduction in seed plants, the spermatophytes, including the gymnosperm and angiospe ...
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 or dirt
Dirt is an unclean matter, especially when in contact with a person's clothes, skin, or possessions. In such cases, they are said to become dirty.
Common types of dirt include:
* Debri ...
.
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 speciali ...
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 commercially manufactured writing materials, including cut paper, envelopes, writing implements, continuous form paper, and other office supplies. Stationery includes materials to be written on by hand (e.g., letter pape ...
, 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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