I was trying to explain paper-recycling to my daughter, then thought it is best we do it together. Thus came about a weekend project to make paper from waste papers. Although the end result was not that great, I think she understood the concepts.
She was super excited and did most of the steps herself, including taking the pictures.
Here is a pictorial guide to making your own ‘hand-made’ paper.
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- Cut some waste paper
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- Put the paper and some water in a blender
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- Make a smooth pulp
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- Add some corn flour or glue for binding
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- Pour in a sieve to remove excess water
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- Use a sponge to remove as much water a possible
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- Flatten it
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- Dry it on a non stick surface
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- Press it,weigh it down and let it dry.
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- When it dries, you have your own home made paper.