If you share the passion for hand-made, which has become truly massive, then you probably know that picking up consumables is already half the battle. But it is not always possible to find suitable ones in design, quality and price. For example, handcrafted paper is very expensive and often limited in stock. You can solve these problems by again turning to "home" creativity - to make the paper yourself.
It is necessary
Herbarium of flowers and leaves, old newspapers, napkins, PVA glue, mixer, mosquito net / gauze, tray, towel, foam sponge, iron
Instructions
Step 1
Use old napkins, newspapers, or sheets of paper as a basis for new paper. Tear it into small pieces. You can use different colors of napkins to get the desired shade as a result. For the same purpose, you can add water-based paints, tea or coffee.
Step 2
Place the paper in a saucepan and cover it with warm water. Grind the mass with a mixer until smooth.
Step 3
Add a teaspoon of PVA glue to the resulting "gruel". You can add dried blades of grass or cereals at the same time - for a decorative effect. The consistency of the mixture should resemble sour cream. If it turns out to be too thick, dilute with warm water. Stir the mixture thoroughly again.
Step 4
Line a tray with three layers of fine mosquito netting or cheesecloth. Pour the contents of the pot onto a serving tray and spread evenly. The thinner the layer, the thinner the paper will be. Smooth out the mass and place flower petals, leaves, or any other filler on it.
Step 5
Cover the top of the tray with three more layers of mesh / cheesecloth. With a foam sponge, begin to collect water by blotting the surface. Move from the center to the edges. Continue the procedure until no more water is absorbed into the sponge. At this point, cover the tray with a cotton cloth and press down gently. Wait for the fabric to absorb the rest of the moisture.
Step 6
Cover the tray with a board or stiff, rigid cardboard. Turn the tray over so that the paper is on the board. Remove the mosquito net carefully. Take another board, cover it with a cotton cloth, put the cloth side on the paper. Turn over again. Remove the mesh and cover this side with a cloth. Iron this entire structure with an iron. Iron until the paper dries. Place the finished sheet under the press.
