Susanne Baker's Paper

Yesterday,m we featured wrapping paper. Today, we feature handmade art paper by Susanne Baker. Susanne learned this ancient marbleizing technique, known as Ebru, thirty years ago at the University of Alabama. She has been perfecting her papermaking throughout the years. Susanne sells the paper and journals, notecards, and other items with the paper at the Yanceyville Farmers Curb Market. She sells every weekend and on special events, like the holiday market this past Sunday. You can also reach Susanne through her email at [email protected]     

This genre of aqueous art was first popular in Turkey and Central Asia over a thousand years ago. Susanne, currently teaches English to students whose home language is other than English. She loves her day job. However, her retirement plan is to dedicate herself full time to paper making. Susanne, who also has a library science degree, especially loves books that have marbleized, handmade endpapers. Consider getting some of the paper for your friends who appreciate handmade, beautiful, and local gifts. Below, you can see Susanne's paper used as a backdrop for a photo shoot. 

Comments

[William Kendall]

I believe that is the first time I have heard the term ebru.

[Lowell]

I get frustrated when I have to spend any money at all on wrapping paper. It just gets torn off and torn up immediately and nobody notices what it's all about. I'm going to start a movement requiring all gifts be wrapped in old newspapers. Think how helpful that will be to the environment, also.

BTW, what's happened to you of late. Haven't heard from you for weeks. Hope I didn't offend your sensibilities...I'm very good at that, even when I don't try! :)

[Lowell]

Just re-read my comment above and obviously I failed to comment on the subject of the post but got side-tracked on a rant re wrapping paper, especially at Xmas time. Susanne Baker is without question a fine artisan and I applaud her work with these fine art papers. It is obvious she has honed her craft to perfection down through the years and I hope she finds even more satisfaction and enjoyment during her retirement.

[Grace]

Oh my gosh Suzanne's paper art is so gorgeous Janis. I have heard of this technique before and even been tempted to give it a go but never seem to have the time. I should think retirement holds a successful future for Suzanne ✨