Things You'll Need:
- 2.5 gallon plastic tub Aluminum disposable pan Scissors Mesh screen Stapler Strainer Scrap paper Towels Blender Sponge
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Step 1
Tear scrap paper into 1 by 1 inch squares and place into the tub. You can use construction paper, paper towels, or any other uncoated paper you have. Pour enough warm water over the scraps to cover them and allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 2
Cut out the bottom of a disposable aluminum pan, leaving behind a 1/2 inch of the bottom around the rim. Cut a piece of of wire mesh 1/2 inch larger than the cut out pan bottom. Staple it to the rim of the pan.
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Step 3
Pour the soaking paper scraps into a strainer. Allow to drain for five minutes.
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Step 4
Blend 1 part soaked paper to 2 parts warm water on medium high until the paper is pulped and soupy in texture. Pour the mixture into the tub. Continue blending until all the soaked scraps have been pulped.
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Step 5
Set the frame into the tub, holding it firmly on either side. Press it down into the mixture so that the pulp settles on the screen. Move the screen back and forth so that the pulp settles on the screen evenly.
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Step 6
Lift the screen from the tub and allow it to drain until most of the excess water has run out. Keep the screen flat at all times. Use a sponge to carefully soak up any excess water that is pooled on top the pulp.
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Step 7
Lay out a towel on a flat surface and quickly flip the screen upside down on top of it. Lift the screen to leave the paper behind and place another towel on top of the paper.
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Step 8
Dry the paper over night. Peel the towels from the finished paper, which is ready to be used.
