Cave Paper

Cave Paper Cave Paper is a handmade paper production studio operating since 1994. We are dedicated to making dec Each sheet of Cave Paper is formed and colored by hand.

These sheets vary from one to the next, yet retain the same spirit throughout. We use 100% Belgian Flax in the majority of our papers, with a smaller selection of Cotton and Abaca sheets. We specialize in natural dyes including Walnut, Indigo, and Persimmon applied individually and in combination.

Last chance to pre-order your Cave Paper with Hiromi Paper and TALAS for our October restock! This month flew by, and th...
07/30/2026

Last chance to pre-order your Cave Paper with Hiromi Paper and TALAS for our October restock! This month flew by, and the August 1 pre-order deadline is just around the corner.

We now restock all our designs with Hiromi Paper and TALAS in the spring and fall, so we recommend ordering in advance if you are planning an edition, designing a project that will require many sheets, or have specific paper requests.

For local folks, we will be restocking our showroom in October as well! You can always email [email protected] to set up a visit.

07/23/2026

⚠️ Pulp in progress! ⚠️

Flax fiber is processed into pulp during a four hour cycle in our 25lb Valley be**er. We make about 100-250 sheets from each batch, depending on the dimensions and weight of the paper.

Grateful for this new addition to the Cave Paper studio, a beautiful Howard Clark 20 Ton Press built by Lee McDonald. It...
07/16/2026

Grateful for this new addition to the Cave Paper studio, a beautiful Howard Clark 20 Ton Press built by Lee McDonald. It was originally purchased in the early '90s by the National Archives as part of a plan to make paper on site, which did not come to fruition.

Thank you to the National Archives Conservation Department for wanting to give this press a new life, and a big thank you as well to Aaron at TALAS for connecting us and coordinating the entire hand-off.

Of course, in true archivist fashion the press arrived with original instructions and envelope..!

Looking forward to pressing many, many sheets of paper with this beauty in the years to come.

Flax + water + pressure + time 🔁 Making a lot of base sheets these days in preparation for our fall restock.
07/09/2026

Flax + water + pressure + time 🔁
Making a lot of base sheets these days in preparation for our fall restock.

One month left to get your preorders in with and for our Fall production run! Preorder with either shop by August 1 to...
07/02/2026

One month left to get your preorders in with and for our Fall production run! Preorder with either shop by August 1 to guarantee that your paper needs are met in our October restock.

We now produce all of our catalog papers on a twice-yearly schedule, spring and fall, and preorders help us plan each production run and ensure we can meet demand for specific designs and quantities. Hiromi Paper and TALAS carry a limited inventory of Cave Paper year-round, so if you are planning an edition or high-volume project, we recommend ordering in advance!

Flax! This beautiful fiber is the basis for (almost) every design in the Cave Paper catalog. It is the magic ingredient ...
06/25/2026

Flax! This beautiful fiber is the basis for (almost) every design in the Cave Paper catalog. It is the magic ingredient behind the paper's strength, texture, and durability.

Aside from its material beauty, flax is also one of the most sustainable natural fibers available. It requires minimal water to grow, no harsh pesticides or fertilizers, and creates very little waste as nearly the entire plant can be used.

As it grows, flax absorbs and stores more carbon than it releases, acting as a carbon sink. Its root systems also make a great home for beneficial fungi, which improves the health of the soil and the surrounding ecosystem. WE

Many of our designs rely on layers and layers of natural dyes built up over time.These flax papers have been dipped in i...
06/18/2026

Many of our designs rely on layers and layers of natural dyes built up over time.

These flax papers have been dipped in indigo four times, followed by several applications of walnut dye. Between each layer of dye, the paper must dry fully. The walnut dye also needs time to set for about a week between each pass. It is a constant lesson in patience!

With every new application of dye, the color deepens and shifts.

Ramona hard at work, supervising the stack dryers.
06/11/2026

Ramona hard at work, supervising the stack dryers.

Have you checked out our retail partners Hiromi Paper and TALAS lately?These wonderful shops are the exclusive source fo...
06/11/2026

Have you checked out our retail partners Hiromi Paper and TALAS lately?

These wonderful shops are the exclusive source for sheets of our standard designs, and they are incredible resources for fine papers, tools, and materials from around the world.

Hiromi Paper and TALAS carry a limited inventory of Cave Paper ready to ship throughout the year, so we recommend preordering to guarantee availability of a particular design or quantity if you have particular paper needs.

If you’re planning a larger project with Cave Paper this fall, please place your preorder through either retailer by August 1 🌵

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846 N. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85705

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+15207752283

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