Making Handmade Paper

Presented by Toni King

Making handmade paper adds a personal touch to invitations, stationary, and other crafts. Learn how to make your own recycled handmade paper with this free paper making video series.

Series Summary

We use paper in almost every aspect of our lives, including currency, packaging, printing, cleaning, and writing. The Egyptians were one of the first to develop a paper-like material called papyrus around 3000 BC, but what we know of as modern paper was originally developed by the Chinese in around 105 AD. The production of paper involves draining suspended fibers through a screen and allowing the mat of pulp to dry. Most traditionally, wood pulp is used, but other fibrous materials include cotton and textiles. Paper making is a great way to reuse and recycle unwanted paper refuse. In this free paper making video series, a craft expert demonstrates the step by step process of making your very own paper at home. Learn about the materials you'll need, and how you can make a mold yourself. Get advice on beginner's paper making, how to mix your own colored paper, and see paper craft ideas. Quit throwing away your junk mail, and turn it into homemade paper. Not only will you be adding a personal touch to all of your paper crafts, you'll also be reducing your garbage and contributing to a green effort.

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Handmade Paper Flattening

Flatten your dried handmade paper by pressing it under a phone book. Learn other finishing techniques with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Handmade Paper Mold & Dackle Setting

Before setting the pulp in the mold and dackle for handmade paper, stir the pulp to suspend all of the fibers. Learn how to use a mold and dackle with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Handmade Paper Drying

To dry the pulp for handmade paper, flip the dackle onto a clean sheet and sponge off excess water. Learn how to dry your handmade paper with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Handmade Paper Pulp Mixing

Mixing pulp for handmade paper is as easy as blending up a smoothie. Learn how to mix pulp with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Double-Sided Handmade Paper Making

Make your handmade paper double-sided using basic paper making techniques. Learn how to add a different colored side with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Handmade Paper Making Ideas

Get ideas for handmade paper making projects, like bowls, invitations, and boxes. Learn about the things you can make out of paper with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Handmade Paper Making Supplies

Few supplies are required for handmade paper making, but they include a mold and dackle and a blender. Learn about the other supplies you'll need to start making paper with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Handmade Paper Making Mistakes

Mistakes in handmade paper making are easy to fix. Learn about fixing mistakes with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Handmade Glitter Paper

Add glitter to your handmade paper by sprinkling it into the pulp mixture. Learn how to make glitter paper with tips from a crafts expert in this free paper making video.

Making Handmade Paper

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