Has anyone here made their own paper?

I've used torn newspaper/ ads and water blended (old blender devoted to this purpose). Make reasonably thick, pour onto old window screen (thin mesh), place flowers on top and press with paper towels until as much water as possible is removed. I turn this onto wax paper and get it to release from the screen. Let dry, gently remove from the wax paper. I sometimes tear the large pieces into smaller ones and use on handmade cards. (This makes a grey paper, but using a color source without print will eliminate the grey. Try blue or pink, etc. copy paper for fun colors!)

Hello Cori; I researched this for you.

I personally tried this, and it is time consuming, but the results are worth it!!

www.paperslurry.com/2014/.../how-to-make-handmade-paper-from-recycled-material

I hope that this helps you!!!! Take Care!

shred any paper, even tissues, in a basin of water, use a mesh or wire screen and pull the paper up out of the water and let drip dry. Set your blossoms in too, as you would like them to be placed and arranged on the wet paper shreds, dry completely, school children love doing this so it is easy for anyone to try

https://hearthandvine.com/diy-handmade-paper-pressed-flowers/

http://www.paperslurry.com/2014/05/19/how-to-make-handmade-paper-from-recycled-materials/

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Not since 6th grade when my wonderful teacher had us make papyrus paper! She was the best!

It is easier to get a smoother paper by having your screen on a frame. I found that it made it easier to get a color of paper that I wanted by using paper that is colored with the colors that you want. I made mostly green paper as most of the paper I blended came out a mint green. I used it to decorate note cards and even used it to paint flowers on after it was dry. I used a sponge to squeeze as much of the water out as I could, then turned it off of the screen onto my ironing board and ironed them dry. I was to impatient to wait for them to dry and I wanted as smooth a surface as I could arrange. A piece of Tule on a frame will also work. For instance, Take an old Picture frame tack the screen or tule to it starting in the center of opposite sides and tack. Then do the other direction. Repeat until the screen is stretched tightly over the back of the frame. I found an old blender at a thrift store for a $1 and have kept that for blending my paper. I saw a program about making paper and the man who was telling how, said that you can use lint from your drier as well, and that gives your paper more fiber and makes it a bit stronger. I have yet to try that, But I have been saving some lint to give it a try! : ) Have fun with your paper making.