We don't realize how much paper we throw away every day. This is a good craft to both recycle and have fun. It is easier than you think to make your own paper.
Instruction:
- Gather everything that you will need.
1 Sheet of newspaper
2 Sheets of scrap paper (This could be white paper, construction paper, or notepad paper)
1 Tall measuring cup
1/4 Cup Shaved tree bark
1/4 Cup Leaves
1/4 Cup Dryer lint
Non-stick cooking spray
Wooden spoon
2 Cup water
1 Handful flower petals
1 Handful grass
Blender
A 12x12 Window screen with small holes.
- Take all your paper and shred it. You may do this by scissors or a shredding machine. Gather all your shredded paper and fill up your measuring cup three quarters of the way full. Then add your dryer lint, tree bark, leaves, and grass until your cup is full. Dump measuring cup and 1 cup water into a blender. Take this part slowly. Blend together on low. Your paper should be thick but all shredded. If you make your mixture to think you can always add water until you get the constancy you prefer. You can also make your paper colorful by adding a couple drops of food coloring. Next, add your flower petals and stir with your wooden spoon.
- Take your screen and place it over the sink or a bucket. Make sure your screen is clean and spray with cooking spray. Spoon out the paper pulp onto the screen. You want a thin even coat. This makes for quicker drying and your paper doesn't turn out like cardboard. You can also form your paper into different shapes. Like a heart or oval.
- Dry your paper and do not disturb until completely dry. Depending on how thick your paper is determines the quickness of drying time. This should take a day or two.
- When your ready to take it off the screen you should peel it back slowly. You can either use the paper as is with ruff edges, or you can trim it up and make straight edges. You can now use any writing materials you like on your paper!
Have fun and enjoy!
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