How to Make Paper Out of Mango Extract
Mango paper is made in Thailand or India from mango leaf and mulberry. Homemade paper can be made with mango extract found in the bakery section of the grocery store and recycled paper found around the house. The color of your finished paper will depend on the variety of mango the extract was made from. Since there are many varieties of mango around the world, your final color can range from deep green to yellow.
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Things You'll Need
- 2 picture frames (glass and backing removed) Finished paper will be the same size of the frame.
- 1 Window screen at least ½ inch larger than picture frame
- Recycled paper
- 5 parts hot water
- Sink or large plastic basin
- Plain gelatin
- Blender
- Mango extract
- Duct tape or staple gun
- Paper towels
Instructions
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Attach window screen to the back of first picture frame with a staple gun or duct tape along four sides. Face screen side up.
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Place bottom of 2nd picture frame over screen side of 1st frame. The second frame will form your paper size.
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Tear paper into ½ inch pieces.
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Fill blender with five parts hot water and one part paper. Dissolve gelatin in water with paper. Let soak for 30 minutes.
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Mix in blender to create pulp. Add small amounts at a time. Finished blend should be smooth. Add mango extract to blender.
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Fill sink or basin with cold water. Hold the second frame firmly over the screened frame by hand. Submerge the frames in a sink or basin until the water is about one inch below the top frame.
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Hold frames under the water with one hand. Pour pulp from the blender with free hand into the top frame. Swish frames to even pulp. Make sure there are no holes.
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Lift frames to drain excess water through screen.
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Remove top frame. Turn screen with pulp over onto paper towels. Leave paper to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Leave paper to soak overnight to achieve finer pulp
Avoid tilting frames as you lift to keep pulp.
Flatten paper by ironing after it has dried.
Mix turmeric powder and lime juice to create a rose pink color.
Making paper can be an extremely messy project. Protect all work areas with water-proof coverings.
