About ShoregroveP aper
A reference site on seaweed-fiber handmade papermaking — covering fiber preparation, sheet formation and drying in Italian coastal conditions.
What This Site Documents
ShoregroveP aper focuses specifically on the intersection of traditional Western hand papermaking and marine plant fibers. The three core articles cover the process from start to finish: harvesting and preparing algae, forming sheets with a mould and deckle, and drying finished sheets in the variable humidity conditions of the Italian coast.
The content draws on documented craft practice, publicly available technical sources, and the historical record of paper production in the Amalfi region — one of the oldest papermaking centres in Europe.
Scope and Approach
This site does not cover commercial paper manufacturing, industrial algae processing, or scientific research into algae chemistry beyond what is directly relevant to craft papermaking. It is not a commercial resource.
All content is written in an informational register. Where specific figures appear (temperatures, humidity levels, drying times), they reflect documented working practice rather than standardised laboratory measurements. Actual results in a given studio will depend on local conditions, materials, and tools.
Sources and References
Primary references include:
- The Museo della Carta di Amalfi — the oldest operating paper mill in Europe, which maintains historical records and working demonstrations of Amalfitan sheet-forming methods.
- The International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA) — a professional body that publishes technical documentation on experimental fiber practices including marine plant inclusions.
- Wikimedia Commons — for public domain photographic records of papermaking processes, equipment, and materials.
No statistics, research citations, or institutional endorsements are fabricated or paraphrased from unverifiable sources. Where general statements are made without specific attribution, they reflect practical knowledge that is widely documented across the hand papermaking community.
Contact
For enquiries about site content, corrections, or additional references, use the form below or write to info@shoregrovepaper.eu.