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10 Things to Do with Your Handmade Paper, Part 2

Here are several more uses for your new collection of handmade paper. Continue reading

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10 Things to Do with Your Handmade Paper, Part 1

Now that you’ve had some experience making your own paper, you probably have a small collection of it accumulating. Have you tried making paper in different colors, scents, or even with your own photo yet? How about making paper out of grass–or adding in your own seeds to make it plant-able? We’ve also learned about aging paper chemically to make it look older. Continue reading

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How to Make Grass Paper

We’ve learned how to make paper, and even how to add a bit of grass to homemade paper to give it some texture or a nature look. But did you know that you can actually make paper out of plain old grass? While the smell from making paper out of grass isn’t for people with weak stomachs, it can still be a fun way to use up your grass clippings. Continue reading

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How to Make Paper, Part 3

If you plan on using your paper for stationary or other writing purposes, you will want to make it ready for ink use. To prevent ink from soaking into your new paper, simply add two teaspoons of liquid starch into your paste mix and stir it well. Continue reading

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How to Make Paper, Part 2

Now that your preparation frame is ready, it’s time to pick out the medium for your paper. Different types of paper will give your finished product different looks, so be sure to select the look you want. Continue reading

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How to Make Paper, Part 1

Making paper can be an enriching, creative hobby for anyone interested in creating their own paper. It’s easy enough for almost anyone to do, and provides a fun activity to use in teaching children about where paper comes from. Continue reading

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