Dried flowers, glitter, or confetti for decoration. Steps to Make Paper
Assemble handmade sheets into custom notebooks. Origami: Create 3D paper stars or origami animals. little dirty teens
Notebook paper, junk mail, construction paper (avoid glossy/plastic-coated). Water and a large tub/sink. Blender . Dried flowers, glitter, or confetti for decoration
Pour the pulp into a large tub of water. Submerge the mold and deckle, lift it straight up to catch the pulp, and shake it gently to even out the pulp thickness. Pour the pulp into a large tub of water
Tear paper into small, tiny pieces and soak them in water for 2 to 24 hours to soften.
For a step-by-step video guide tailored to teens, watch this video from the Ottawa Public Library. If you'd like, I can: Show you to the paper. Suggest safe materials for a more sustainable project. Give you ideas for using the paper for gifts. Let me know what you'd like to do next! Paper Making | Teens' DIY Projects | Ottawa Public Library