Paper Crafting, Rubber Stamping, Scrapbooking, and more

How to make your own paper

Follow these links to make your own paper out of your :
paper craft scraps,
Computer Paper (unprinted)
Newspaper (If you want a grayish colored paper)
Magazines
Egg Cartons
Old Cards (For heavier paper)
Toilet Paper
Paper Bags
Non Waxed Boxes (Pre-soak in warm water)
Office Paper
Tissue Paper (For finer paper)
Typing Paper
Napkins
Construction Paper

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/makingpaper.html
http://www.essortment.com/all/handmadepaper_revs.htm
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/pa_homemade/article/0,2025,DIY_14156_...
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/cool/paper.htm
http://www.wipapercouncil.org/makepaper.htm

Tags: paper, recycled, scraps

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by angi89 on January 25, 2009 at 1:19pm

Okay, ladies, I am gonna give this a try next weekend, I will let you know how it works out

Permalink Reply by Cindy in Wisconsin on January 25, 2009 at 2:30pm

Making your own paper is a lot of fun. We did it a few years back. I need to dig out my supplies and make some more, though. I don't have time to look up these websites, but can share a tip: tear up the paper you want to recycle into new handmade paper into small pieces, put all of them in an empty plastic ice cream bucket, cover with water, and let sit for a couple of days. The paper fibers will soften and you'll get pulp really easy. If your hubby or SO has a paint blender gadget that goes on a power drill, you can use that to mix up your paper pulp. Otherwise, put it through a blender; it does help to use an old blender that isn't used for food anymore, just in case. Have fun!

Permalink Reply by angi89 on January 29, 2009 at 10:32pm

Check out this wall hanging you can make with your homemade paper

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cda/article_print/0,1983,DIY_14153_22...

Permalink Reply by Anita Marie on April 14, 2009 at 5:35pm