Little Dirty — Teens

For a step-by-step video guide tailored to teens, watch this video from the Ottawa Public Library. If you'd like, I can: Show you to the paper. Suggest safe materials for a more sustainable project. Give you ideas for using the paper for gifts. Let me know what you'd like to do next! Paper Making | Teens' DIY Projects | Ottawa Public Library

Tear paper into small, tiny pieces and soak them in water for 2 to 24 hours to soften.

Mix in glitter, glitter, or colorful bits for a custom look. little dirty teens

Notebook paper, junk mail, construction paper (avoid glossy/plastic-coated). Water and a large tub/sink. Blender .

A screen or mesh (like a screen-printing frame, mesh sieve, or window screen stretched over a frame). Cotton cloths or felt sheets. For a step-by-step video guide tailored to teens,

Place the soaked paper into a blender with plenty of water. Blend until it becomes a consistent, mushy pulp.

Let the excess water drain. Flip the screen onto a cotton cloth, and use a sponge or roller to press out more moisture. Give you ideas for using the paper for gifts

Assemble handmade sheets into custom notebooks. Origami: Create 3D paper stars or origami animals.