Craft: Pulp is made from old paper or natural fibers (such as flax, plant residues).
Using a mold & deckle, you create a sheet of paper, press it dry, and hang it to dry.
Sustainable and creative, often with additions such as flower seeds.
History in Doesburg: Weijers practiced it as a hobby since 2012, later professionally.
From 2020, he had a studio in the town center where visitors could create their own paper, attend workshops, and watch demonstrations.
It was the only active location in Gelderland for this intangible heritage (listed since 2013).
Current situation: The studio closed permanently in December 2025 due to high costs and low income.
Weijers still gives workshops at other locations and continues to pass on the craft.
It is a traditional, educational craft that emphasizes knowledge transfer and sustainability, with parallels in other places such as Rotterdam and Utrecht.
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