how do you make paper at home?

Question

like with the screen and u let it dry or something

Answer 1

I made paper with my son when he was 4 or so, it's easy. rip up some paper you wish to recycle. I used to save brightly colored envelopes, like you get for valentines day or birthdays. You can use newspapers, old memos, anything reallly. rip into little pieces, about a large handful to start. Put in a blender with quite a bit of water. you can experiment with the amounts. blend. pour onto a screen, I used an old screen door, but an old screen window, or just a piece of screening works too. The water drips through leaving just the new paper. Spread it out, I used my fingers, but you could use a spatula or something similar. You can drop in pressed flowers, glitter, anything really that is thin, flat. I suggest doing this pouring part outside, because it was a lot of water. When it's dry it's done. hmmm, I think I'll make some paper again, i've seen the prices on sheets of fancy paper!

Answer 2

I'm not positive on the technique for making paper at home, however I have heard that you can use a window screen and squeegie to flatten out paste made from old papers.

If you are looking to create something unique, try carefully peeling the first couple layers from a white birch tree and using it as paper. It's not "making your own" but it is a unique way to write and send messages, just don't try to fold it. If you mail it, use a padded envelope to avoid damage.

I used to send them to my girlfriends when I was in school. You'd be surprised how cool people think it is to get a note on birch paper.

Answer 3

I did a Yahoo search for 'paper making instructions', and came up with too many sites to mention here. Do the same and you'll find a site that has what you want.

Answer 4

Hope this helps