A stack of moulded pulp trays in cream, terracotta and white, with a pale green speckled tray in front showing four rounded wells.
  • Three small moulded pulp trays side by side — pale sage, cream and terracotta — each pressed with rows of round wells.

Molded seaweed paper pulp is a composite material made from recycled paper fibers combined with waste from kelp processing. The fibers are pulped and shaped into lightweight molded forms with a fibrous, paperlike surface.

Composition

Recycled paper fiber, Algae

Handling Notes

  • Can be used for fiber and papermaking
  • Rigid when dry, but softens quickly with moisture—keep finished pieces away from humidity
  • Surface takes paint and ink readily

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Macro Oceans Inc. × Fun Stuff Design, Sacramento, California; Troy, New York. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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