How To Make Paper
- June 10, 2009
- 33,685 Views
Voice Over Artist
Sri Gordon
Music
Matt Wiggers
Writer
David_Morley
Whether you’re a back-to-basics type, a thrifty eco-warrior, or an elementary school teacher, this simple recipe for recycled paper will meet your needs.
You Will Need
- Scrap paper
- A bucket
- A blender
- Scissors
- A window screen
- A 4-inch deep pan
- An iron
- Dishtowels
Step 1: Soak the paper
Tear the scrap paper into pieces and soak in a bucket of warm water for 30 to 45 minutes.
Do not use glossy, coated paper.
Step 2: Grind the paper
Take the paper from the bucket and grind it in the blender until it takes on a mushy, porridge-like consistency.
Blend 1 cup of paper at a time to avoid overworking your blender.
Step 3: Cut and insert screen
Cut the screen to fit the pan. Overlap the sides for easy removal later. Put the screen in the pan.
Step 4: Add water
Add an inch of water to the pan.
Step 5: Add mush
Spread the paper mush evenly over the screen in the pan, one-eighth inch deep.
Step 6: Drain water
Lift the edges of the screen, pulling the mush out of the water. Allow the water to drain.
Step 7: Prepare to iron
Place the screen on a dishtowel. Fold the towel over the mush mixture.
Step 8: Iron the mush
Iron over the dish cloth with your iron on high. This presses the water from the mush and makes for faster dry time.
Step 9: Allow 24 hours to dry
After 24 hours, your paper is ready!
A single piece of paper can be recycled five to seven times.
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Comments (4)
At 00:42, you don't have to listen if you have a Blendtec blender!
9 months ago by account3r2
gud for me
about 1 year ago by Vidhi
interesting idea for holiday programme for my kindy.
over 2 years ago by Hany_Noor
very cool
over 2 years ago by acespades175
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