On 'The Critter'

Nope, it's not related to any of the wildlife around here. I've just ordered a 'Little Critter', which is an affordable alternative to the pricey Hollander beater ($7500). In my creative life as a hand papermaker, I've been limited in the types of materials I've been able to use for papermaking to those which could be beat up in a blender. No more! Bring on those cotton rags, old blue jeans, and tough fibers! With the Critter, I'll be able to experiment with a wide range of different fibers, and I'll be able to produce real quality pulp. I hope to create a 'Papers of the Southwest' series, maybe even using some of the so-called 'Noxious Weeds' around here - be nice to make something useful out of these parasitic plants!