More papermaking

Now that the initial part of the crisis here in Tuscaloosa has past, it's time to get back to the business of making paper for my thesis.  This will be a reoccurring theme this month and next.  I'm trying to get all of my paper made while I'm still living in Tuscaloosa.  Last week I made about 225 sheets of 9 x 11.  With what I've made before, I'm about 1/4 to the end of this phase of the thesis project.


This is of The Lost Arch Papermill, our papermill at UA. It is located in the basement of Woods Hall which is the art building. It's a small space but gets the job done.  I'm making black paper for another project in this photo.

Tornado in Tuscaloosa

I'm sure all of you know by now that an EF-5 hit Tuscaloosa last Wed.  Needless to say, not much is happening on the thesis front.  I along with everyone else have been busy helping professors and friends that lost their houses.  It's been a busy last 5 days packing items that are left and dismantling anything that can be salvaged.  I've also been busy locating my students from the Art class I teach.  Found all but one.  I know that Tuscaloosa was not the only community affected by these terrible events.  Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.