Frequently Asked Questions


How do I Cancel/Update Payment/Change my Secret Paper Stash Subscription?

First, go view and manage your subscription from your Customer Account. After logging in, click My account, and then Subscriptions. All subscriptions are listed in the Subscriptions section. Customers can click a subscription to view its details.

  • To cancel the subscription, click Cancel Subscription. Cancelling a subscription doesn't automatically cancel the most recent order. Email May at may@maybabcock.com separately to request a refund.

  • To update your payment information or change your billing address, click Payment Method, and then Add New Payment Method.

  • To change the subscription shipping address, you must cancel the subscription and re-subscribe using different shipping details.

  • If you want to delay your subscription renewal, please email may@maybabcock.com.



I have a Papermaking or Art-Related question. Can you help me?

I offer an Online Papermaking Consultation >>> service, which is designed to help you with your hand papermaking questions and get personalized advice from me without having to travel.


Can I Collect Your Art?

Available artworks are at https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/may-babcock, please submit a message there on the piece your are interested in. I will email you back with an invoice and shipping details.

I also run private art sales to my email list, please signup for my email list at the bottom of this page.


Can I use/Rent your papermaking Studio or Hollander Beater?

Nope. I keep my papermaking studio and beater for my private use only.


Are you teaching a Papermaking workshop soon?

I seldom do in-person workshops since I am shifting gears into online teaching over at Paperslurry.com.

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Do you take custom Paper orders or sell blank handmade papers?

NOPE. I’m an artist who uses the hand papermaking process to make my artwork. There is no production hand papermaking happening over here.



So do you know who does take custom orders and sells handmade paper?

Sure do.

Click your way over to paperslurry.com/resources, there’s a section toward the bottom with a list of papermakers who sell handmade paper online, and who might take custom orders, too.



Can I be your Studio Assistant?

* takes a sip of coffee * It’s tricky now.

I know you’re looking to learn from me and are trying to figure out life. Generally I used to offer a work-exchange, where you get x hours access to my papermaking studio in exchange for x hours helping me out. But I don’t offer that now.

You’re still welcome to contact form and tell me about yourself. I’ll add you to my Studio Assistant email list even if I don’t respond back, so that if/when I’m looking for an assistant I will let you know about the opening.



What is the meaning of life, May?

To be alive, of course.

For further reading, I recommend Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life.