Paper worlds

Papermaking combines creativity with sustainability and turns old materials into unique works of art. The meditative process focuses on the essentials and creates a new awareness of the value of resources. We show why this craft is more than just a creative break.

Paper - so commonplace and yet full of surprises. Its potential unfolds between the craft table and science: it promotes creativity, patience and even spatial thinking. What makes paper so special as a medium and what are the findings from practice and research?

The Paper Positions art fair focuses on the impressive versatility of paper as a medium - from filigree works to elaborate sculptures. Steinbeis Papier provides an insight into the world of paper art and presents the creative range of this extraordinary material.

With the festive season just around the corner, the tradition of gift-giving offers an opportunity to make environmentally conscious choices. Using wrapping paper made from recycled materials is one way to make a sustainable contribution.

Paper is used everywhere. But what do we know about its history, areas of application, consumption and environmental compatibility? The quiz reveals exciting facts and important insights into recycling potential.

Without paper, the first printed mass media would not have existed and human history would have taken a different course. We follow the history of paper from a secret art in ancient China to the idea of industrially turning used paper back into white sheets.