Indiegogo is committed to accessibility. If you have difficulty using our site, please contact support@indiegogo.com for assistance or view our accessibility notice by clicking here

This campaign is closed

Artisan Hemp Paper Project

Intention is to heal Earth by growing the hemp paper industry. First step - Research and develop hemp fiber processing for paper making and product development.

You may also be interested in

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

Artisan Hemp Paper Project

Artisan Hemp Paper Project

Artisan Hemp Paper Project

Artisan Hemp Paper Project

Artisan Hemp Paper Project

Intention is to heal Earth by growing the hemp paper industry. First step - Research and develop hemp fiber processing for paper making and product development.

Intention is to heal Earth by growing the hemp paper industry. First step - Research and develop hemp fiber processing for paper making and product development.

Intention is to heal Earth by growing the hemp paper industry. First step - Research and develop hemp fiber processing for paper making and product development.

Intention is to heal Earth by growing the hemp paper industry. First step - Research and develop hemp fiber processing for paper making and product development.

Elishewa Shalom
Elishewa Shalom
Elishewa Shalom
Elishewa Shalom
1 Campaign |
Takoma Park, United States
$2,750 USD 30 backers
27% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Background:

  • My name is Elishewa Shalom.
    • I became passionate about hemp after discovering the book "The Emperor Wears No Clothes", by Jack Herrer when I was in high school.
    • In 2005, I was taking many nature photographs and upon the positive reactions to family and friends, began making photo greeting cards and selling the cards locally.
    • I switched to using hemp paper for the cards, merging my passions for hemp and business - seeing the company as a vehicle for activism to promote environmental change. 
    • In 2012, out of frustration due to extremely limited sources of hemp paper available amidst an abundance of information on its benefits, I began renting studio time and instruction at a local art studio to learn about hemp paper making. 
    • Guest lecturer on Hemp Paper at Oregon State University College of Forestry WSE 266 Industrial Hemp course.


What We Need & What You Get:

Here is what the money will go towards:

  • Supplies - Hemp Fibers, paper making materials such as felts, molds/ deckles.
  • Studio Time - about 140 hours!
  • Goal is to experiment with 5 different hemp fiber types: Hemp hurds, chopped fibers, degummed fibers, whole fresh stalk, clothing scraps (hemp/organic cotton blend) The beater at the studio has a 2 lb minimum, and pulping takes about 8 hours, including prep and cleanup. The next step is sheet forming, which can take up to 20 hours to finish a batch of pulp, depending on thickness and size of paper. That's 140 hours! I am happy to do this work to help the hemp paper industry move forward. 
  • Greeting Cards printing, including new designs. 
  • I will take scrupulous notes and write a book all about hemp paper making.
  • Natureflections greeting cards feature nature's healing beauty. They are blank inside and can be used for any occasion. They are wonderful to send to family and friends for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, valentine's Mothers Day, Father's Day and every day, or to frame and hang on a wall or prop on an altar. The healing colors and vibrations of nature is a great way to lift anyone's spirits. The images are inspirational and a reminder that life is beautiful. Original limited edition print will feature a surprise image related to cannabis and will be printed with a hand-press, a beautiful old-school technique. 
  • If I don't reach my entire goal, I will use the funds only for certain hemp fibers and use studio time for only a few types of fiber-  first, hemp hurds, second, chopped fibers, and then textile scraps. and not invest in new molds/deckles, felts, or card printing and use cards that are already in stock to fulfill orders. (New molds and deckles will help make higher quality paper and various sizes and shapes.)
  • If over $10k is raised, I will make even more hemp paper! The goal is to do this full time. If more than $50k is raised, I will begin building a hemp paper making studio. Right now, I rent and have to work around studio hours, classes, and other renters.  I would love to work all day and night. Also, the beater and equipment is shared and used for various fibers- many other artists use dyes and fixers too, which sometimes rub off on my paper, making it difficult to produce purely natural paper. I also intend to experiment with natural plant dyes to make colored paper. Also will invest in automatic production by procuring or building a fourdrinier type belt style machine to be able to produce larger quantities of paper that are of consistent quality.
  • The Impact

As America prepares for the reincarnation of its hemp industry, we need to setup hemp fiber processing facilities. I believe that researching and working with hemp on a small scale will prove invaluable when it is time to establish large scale hemp paper production.

  • Hemp is much better for the environment than tree paper - Hemp cleans the air, earth, and water as it grows. It can be recycled 7-8 times and is archival!
  • Hemp does not require toxic chemicals for pulping, unlike timber which uses dioxins to remove lignins for pulping (which is a reason why the paper industry is one of the largest causes of water pollution on the planet.)
  • Hemp can be grown for seed and the stalk made into paper - a very efficient way to utilize precious farmland. Hemp also does not require much water and can grow very easily.
  • There are so many reasons to support hemp!
  • We are all connected - All One! Let's work together to heal the planet and create a sustainable new Earth for future generations.

Other Ways You Can Help

  • Like and share on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google + and More!
  • Get the word out however you can.

Love and Gratitude!

Looking for more information? Check the project FAQ
Need more information
Let us know if you think this campaign contains prohibited content.

Choose your Perk

Sheet of Hemp Paper & Samples

$10 USD
One 8.5"x11" sheet of 100% hemp paper plus samples
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
2 claimed

Card & Hemp Paper Samples

$12 USD
1 Natureflections photography hemp paper greeting card (25% hemp, 75% post consumer waste) and samples of handmade 100% hemp paper.
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
3 claimed

3 Cards & Hemp Paper Samples

$21 USD
3 Natureflections photography hemp paper greeting cards (25% hemp, 75% post consumer waste) and samples of handmade 100% hemp paper.
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
7 claimed

Tote, Paper Samples, Card

$36 USD
1 Hemp fabric tote with screen printed Artisan Hemp Logo, hemp paper samples and a Natureflections greeting card with cannabis flower photo.
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
2 claimed

Hemp Shirt, Card & Paper

$50 USD
Super soft hemp/organic cotton blend t-shirt by Jungmaven with Artisan Hemp logo printed on. Multiple colors to choose from. 1 Handmade 100% hemp paper samples and a Natureflections card (25% hemp, 75% post consumer waste paper.)
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
1 claimed

5 Cards & 5 Hemp Paper Sheets

$54 USD
5 Natureflections hemp greeting cards, and 5 sheets of 8.5"x11" 100% hemp paper
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
2 claimed

Limited Edition Print

$75 USD
Original artwork printed letterpress style on 100% hemp Paper and Natureflections hemp greeting card.
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
2 claimed

Cards, Paper, Shirt & Tote

$108 USD
5 Natureflections hemp greeting cards, 5 sheets of 8.5"x11" 100% hemp paper, hemp tote bag and hemp t-shirt featuring Artisan Hemp logo and a surprise perk.
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
2 claimed

Make Hemp Paper + Shwag

$1,008 USD
Spend a day with Elishewa at the studio and learn how to make your own hemp paper. Keep the paper you made and also receive a pack of 5 Natureflections greeting cards, a hemp tote bag and a hemp t shirt with Artisan Hemp logo print.
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
0 claimed
Tags for this project

You may also be interested in

Up Caret