how to make paper

During our second paper making session, we learnt how to make paper. The process is shown below:

  1. Add shredded paper (1/3)  and water (2/3) to a blender and blitz till smooth or the desired consistency (less blended = chunkier/coarser paper.)
  2. place into a large plastic container.
  3. Place the deckle in the paper pulp and then out and allow to drain before removing away from the container. There should be a thin even coverage unless you want thick paper! *A fat splatter could be used as an alternative to a deckle.
  4. Flip the deckle over onto a piece of cloth and use a damp sponge to help ease the paper pulp off.
  5. Once the paper is on the cloth, place another piece of cloth over the top, ready to repeat this process for making the next piece of paper.
  6.  Allow your paper to dry for around 7 days before gently peeling away from the cloth!

Try adding glitter, cloth, wool, fur, tissue paper, paint etc to add another dimension to your paper!

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