: Add food coloring or liquid pigments to the blender stage to create vibrant, speckled, or solid-colored sheets.
: If you plan to use ink or paint, add a small amount of "sizing" (like liquid starch) to the pulp to prevent the ink from bleeding into the fibers.
: Transfer the wet sheet onto a piece of fabric or felt. Use a sponge to press out excess moisture. You can let it air dry overnight or carefully iron it between towels for faster results. q40ITKkkebOjaN5H.mp4
: Put the soaked paper into a blender with extra water and blend until it reaches a smooth, pulpy consistency.
: Tear your scrap paper into tiny pieces (smaller than an inch) to expose the fibers. Soak these in hot water—overnight is best—to break down the material. : Add food coloring or liquid pigments to
What you're starting with (newspaper, office paper, etc.) If you have a blender and mesh screen ready
: Fill a large container halfway with water and add a few handfuls of your pulp. Lower a homemade frame and deckle (a mesh screen) into the mixture, swishing it to distribute the pulp evenly, then lift it out to drain. Use a sponge to press out excess moisture
What you plan to (writing, painting, or crafts) Create Your Own Paper! Simple Diy Deckle Tutorial