How do u make paper?

Question

How do u make paper?

Answer 1

In addition to the information in the second answer you can add flower petals or tiny pieces of paper that have been punched (hearts, stars, circles, etc) and mix it in with the pulp to make a really pretty design.

Answer 2

I used a Kit I bought from Michael's and it turned out really cool ;)))

Answer 3

The link I have listed in the source area gives a detailed description on how to make home made paper. It even has pics!!!!

Answer 4

I don't.  I buy it.

Answer 5

Supplies you'll need:

    * Sponge

    * Window Screening (mold)

    * Wood Frame (old picture frame can be used too) (deckle)

    * Plastic Basin/Tub (Large enough to totally immerse frame)

    * Blender/Food Processor (For making paper pulp)

    * White Felt or Flannel Fabric

    * Staples or Tacks (For tacking screen on frame)

    * Liquid starch (optional)

Instructions:

1. Select the pieces of paper to be recycled. You can even mix different types to create your own unique paper.

2. Rip the paper into small bits, and place into the blender. (about half full). Fill the blender with warm water. Run the blender slowly at first then increase the speed until the pulp looks smooth and well blended. ( 30 -40 seconds) Check that no flakes of paper remain. If there are, blend longer.

3. The next step is to make a mold. The mold, in this case, is made simply by stretching fiberglass screen (plain old door and window screen) over a wooden frame and stapling it. It should be as tight as possible.

4. Fill the basin about half way with water. Add 3 blender loads of pulp. (the more pulp you add the thicker the finished paper will be) Stir the mixture.

5. Now is the time to add the liquid starch for sizing.(This is not necessary but if the paper is going to be used for writing on, you should add some, the starch helps to prevent inks from soaking into the paper fibers.) Stir 2 teaspoons of liquid starch into the pulp.

Place the mold into the pulp and then level it out while it is submerged. Gently wiggle it side-to-side until the pulp on top of the screen looks even.

6. Slowly lift the mold up until it is above the level of the water. Wait until most of the water has drained from the new paper sheet. If the paper is very thick, remove some pulp from the tub. If it is too thin, add more pulp and stir the mixture again.

7. When the mold stops dripping, gently place one edge on the side of a fabric square (felt or flannel square). Gently ease the mold down flat, with the paper directly on the fabric. Use a sponge to press out as much water as possible. Wring the excess water from the sponge back into the large plastic tub.

8. Now comes the tricky part. Hold the fabric square flat and slowly lift the edge of the mold. The wet sheet of paper should remain on the fabric. If it sticks to the mold, you may have pulled to fast or not pressed out enough water. It takes a little practice. You can gently press out any bubbles and loose edges at this point.

9. Repeat the steps above, and stack the fabric squares on a cookie sheet. Save one fabric square to place on the top of the stack to cover the last piece of paper. Use another cookie sheet to press the remaining water out of the stack. (do this outside or in the bathtub, it can make a mess)

10. After you press the stack, gently separate the sheets. They can be dried by hanging on a clothesline or laying them out on sheets of newspaper. When they have dried peel them off the fabric and voila! you have paper!

Answer 6

I make paper from old used paper. It doesn't matter if there is writing on it.  Sort your used paper by color and soak it in water overnight.

Work outside or in the basement where it doesn't matter if you get things all wet. Tear your paper into strips and blend in a blender with water until it's like thin cream of wheat. This is slurry.

Make molds by cutting a rectangle of window screen, backed with a rectangle of quarter inch screen (aka hardware cloth) and seal the edges with duct tape.

Pour your slurry into a wide pan like a clean dishpan or cat litter box. Dip a mold in  and pull it up flat, screen side up. Jiggle it a little to spread the slurry. Dry it for a day or so on a rack like a piece of lattice or a plastic lawn chair. Peel it off the mold and there is your paper.

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