Homemade paper without the use of a screen

The materials you will need

·      Paper

·      Water

·      Blender

·      Large plastic lid with a defined outline/ baking tray

·      Sheet of plastic or parchment

·      Sponge

·      Iron

·      Hair dryer

Method to making to paper

·      Prepare the paper by tearing or shredding

·      Place the paper into a mixing bowl

·      Add water

·      Allow to soak over night

·      Place the wet paper into the blender

·      Blend the mixture until it represents paper pulp

·      Lay the sheet of plastic onto the plastic lid of baking tray

·      Place the pulp onto and spread across the surface area, push it right up to the edges to create a smooth edge with the outcome of the paper.

(NOTE add more water to thin out the paper pulp to create a thinner paper)

Method to drying the paper

(there are a few methods you can use for drying the paper)

1.     Leave the pulp to dry over night

2.     Place a loosely woven material/silk/parchment over the top and use a sponge on top to remove the liquid

3.     Place a loosely woven material/silk/parchment and use a hot iron to remove the moisture

4.     Use a hair dryer

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