Cast Paper Artist

The process begins with papermaking. Each thick, textured piece is a single piece of paper. To make it, Scott blends compressed cotton fiber with water, then pours the pulp into custom molds that create the texture. While the paper is still wet and heavy, it is drained and dried over a period of days or weeks. Once dry, each piece is primed on both sides to seal and stiffen it then it's backed with fabric. Once solid, Scott uses a band saw to create the unusual shapes. Her final step is to paint and add embellishments.