When we talk about making original paper, you may think it's a bit of a challenge.

However, making colored paper can actually be easy and in a very fun way!

First, pick a color based on your mood for the day. Then, paint your favorite color or put on some colorful metal leaf. Wait until it dries, and this is how you create your own colored paper!

When most people think of the word "metal leaf," the first thing that crosses their mind are the stuffs that made from the past, such as old folding screens, Fusuma (Japanese sliding doors), religious paintings, etc. Metal leaf might even remind you the impression of high-class and elegant. However, metal leaf comes in a variety of colors and materials too. For example, blue or pink colored silver leaf.

Let's have some fun and make a collage with the paper you made at home!

A one-of-a-kind paper is born simply as you feel at the moment!

This time I'm using our metal leaf set, "Leaf Gift", which includes scraps of mineral pigments, metal leaf, and various kinds of handmade gold and silver paper.

* "Leaf Gift" gold/silver paper set are available at PIGMENT TOKYO store and on our official website.

These examples were created by using a quick and easy way that can be easily done by beginners.

Follow your current mood and enjoy the moment by creating your own unique set of combinations, colors and shapes.

For the first time user and those who are not sure which one to start with, PIGMENT TOKYO highly recommend the products that come in set.

Try expressing the memories of your travels and summer experiences that cannot be captured in photographs!

Art Materials Expert at PIGMENT TOKYO

Natsuko Shiraishi

Graduated from the Textile Design at Tama Art University. She is an artist who mainly works with original Washi paper and calligraphy.

Graduated from the Textile Design at Tama Art University. She is an artist who mainly works with original Washi paper and calligraphy.