Making Paper by Zabhi

Making Paper

Equipment:

Big container.

Blender.                                                                      

2 photo frames.

Mesh slightly larger than the frames.

Wooden spoon.

Pouring jug.

Drop cloth.

Cleaning up cloths.

Materials:

Paper - Torn up paper from the recycle bin (not newspaper).

Water.

Dye or paint.

Method:

1. Put torn up paper into the large container.

2. Cover the paper with the water.

3. Soak the paper overnight or until it is soggy and squishy.

4. Blend the mixture until all the paper dissolves.

5. Put the frames so one faces upwards and one faces downwards.

6. Scoop out the paper soup and add your favourite colour.

7. Pour the mixture in the frames.

8. Squeeze out the extra water.

9. Take off the top frame and put a piece of mesh over the paper.

10. Flip the paper onto a thick sheet of newspaper, and leave to dry.