Paper Making

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Papermaking fun

The first time I made paper it created to be used to decorate homemade soap as a wrapper and I loved the natural look and that there were so many different ways you could alter the paper and create different styles. I was amazed at how easy it was to do and the supply list was simple and clean up was done in minutes. It's something that can be done with the whole family or as a solo art project.

Basic Supply List

What You Will Need:

* Blender
* Rolling Pin
* Flat workspace
* Kitchen sink with stopper, or large plastic tub

* Kitchen Towels, or rags
* Paper Blotters
* Deckle (make your own, or buy one at a craft store)
* nylon screen
* sponge
* leaves, moss, glitter, or other decorations
* Paper - you can use old envelopes, papers, newspapers, stamps (but avoid glossy paper, like magazines)
* Microwave or hair dryer, if desired


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Click paper image to go to a great papermaking instruction page 

Homemade Paper

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Batches of Paper 

Do you make paper?

  • tsp8ntball Apr 2, 2012 @ 11:38 pm | delete
    Very interesting. I have considered trying this for years. Perhaps now I have found the motivation. Thanks for sharing.
  • Apr 2, 2012 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    Never tried it.

    Thank you for liking our lens.
  • goo2eyes Mar 15, 2012 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    i could but i don't have time. this lens should be in crafty lens.
  • Angela5 Mar 14, 2012 @ 9:25 pm | delete
    Yes! Thanks for the comment on my Dyson Repair etc. lens....It looks like we have more in common than our first names and things Japanese....I make paper too and am considering doing a paper making lens on a specific type of paper! Love your papermaking lens. The Lesson Plan link to Blick is cool. I'll have to check out your other lenses.
  • veryirie Mar 5, 2012 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    I helped my daughter make a drying screen for her homemade paper when she was in junior high for an ecology project.
  • accfuller Mar 3, 2012 @ 12:02 am | delete
    I've never made paper, but I'd like to try sometime. Thanks!
  • SophiaStar Feb 25, 2012 @ 5:30 am | delete
    I have made paper a few times and really enjoyed it! It is a wonderful art.
  • Frankster Feb 7, 2012 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    I made paper in an art class once but not since. The process is interesting and the outcome can be beautiful. I do appreciate the art and understand how someone could get hooked on it. Thanks for sharing. Blessed. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • BusinessSarah Jan 3, 2012 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    How fun -- I'm getting married in August, and now my mind is racing with all of the decorating and party favor possibilities! Thanks for a great lens :) Blessed!
  • WildFacesGallery Dec 31, 2011 @ 8:48 am | delete
    I usually make a batch of paper about once a year. It's such a messy job that I try do do several hundreds sheets to last me awhile.
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Paper Making Supplies

The Papermaker's Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Making and Using Handmade Paper by Helen Hiebert

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Arnold Grummer Pour Handmold for Paper Making- 8.5x11 Inch

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300 Papermaking Recipes by Mary Reimer, Heidi Reimer-Epp

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The Complete Book of Papermaking by Josep Asuncion

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The Art of Papermaking with Plants by Marie-Jeanne Lorente

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The Weekend Crafter: Paper Crafting: 20 Projects to Fold, Cut, Mold, Weave & Pierce by Terry Taylor

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Arnold Grummer's Papermaking Paper Press - 8frac12; x 11, Standard Press, 22 lbs

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Arnold Grummer Pour Handmold for Paper Making- 5.5x8.5 Inch

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Arnold Grummer's Papermaking Paper Press - 11 x 14, Large Press, 28 lbs

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Arnold Grummer's pack of 20 Medium Couch Sheets 6 x 9 inch reusable couch sheets

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Arnold Grummer's Pour Handmolds - 5frac12; x 8frac12;, Pour Handmold Kit

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