Tear the newspaper, scrap paper, or wrapping paper into very small bits. Add 2 cups of hot water to ½ cup of shredded paper.Beat the paper and water in the blender, or with the egg beater, to make pulp. Mix in the starch (optional). Completed pulp should be the consistency of split pea soup.Pour the pulp into the flat pan.Slide the screen into the bottom of the pan and move it around until it is evenly covered with pulp.Lift the screen out of the pan carefully. Hold it level and let it drain for a minute.Put the screen, pulp-side up, on a blotter that is placed on top of newspaper. Put another blotter over the pulp, and more newspaper over that.Roll a jar or rolling pin over the "sandwich" of blotter paper to squeeze out the rest of the water.Take off the top newspaper. Flip the blotter and the screen very carefully. Do not move the pulp, it will take at least 12 to 24 hours to dry depending on how thick and wet the paper is. Wow!! There is your own hand-made paper! (If you have leftover pulp, don't pour it down the drain--you might clog things up. Put it in the trash.)Try this again and use some decorative elements such as colored thread, glitter, dried flowers and leaves to add some flair. Now you can make cards or note paper out of your newly created paper.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Can you use newspaper to make homemade paper?
Making your own paper is a great way to recycle any scrap paper that you have and is a fun project for the entire family. We love using our homemade paper for drawings, notes and homemade cards. You can use any paper that is recyclable, such as paper grocery bags, newspaper, paper from worksheets and junk mail.
How to make homemade paper at home?
You just need is a blender, scrap paper, a piece of felt or a towel, and water. Start by blending the scrap paper until it turns into a pulp. Then, spread the pulp over the felt with a spoon and your hands. Once the paper is dry, you can add color, designs, or other decorations.
Seed paper is produced by mixing recycled paper pulp with seeds and pressing the mixture into a shape. You can use plain white paper, newspaper, tissue paper, cardboard, and most other types of paper (besides paper with a glossy finish) to create the pulp. The process is quick and easy, and it doesn't require any special equipment. But it can be messy and wet, so it's important to work on a protected surface. The end result is a textured paper with a more natural look than store-bought options. Plus, seed paper can even be planted in soil where the seeds should grow if the soil is kept moist. Seed paper is excellent to use for gift tags and cards. Be sure to include directions for the recipient that they can plant the paper, and tell them which seeds you used.
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