13 AWESOME WAYS OF MAKING HANDMADE PAPER AT HOME

Handmade paper is fun to make. Anyone who has a love for the paper should definitely try out making handmade paper at home. I was in 5th standards when I tried making handmade paper from newspapers, then I also tried giving marble effect to a plain A4 sheet only by throwing oil paints into the water, spreading it with a brush and finally keeping the plain paper onto the water surface. The flowing pattern of oil paint was stuck to the paper. That was the one way of giving some texture to the paper. However, there are so many ways of creating handmade paper at home, you just need to give it a try and do experiment with different materials. You can use almost any paper to recycle into a handmade paper.

The basic supplies you need for making any of the handmade paper DIY's which are listed down are:

1. Blender
2. Mould & Deckle
3. Plastic Storage tub (Rectangular size)
4. Sponge or Rolling pin
5. Cotton cloth/Towel
6. Water

1. Handmade paper by using flower petals/leaves

• Harvest Herb Paper

DIY Instruction: babbledabbledo.com

When real flower petals and leaves embossed on a paper, it gives a fresh feel to the paper. I felt so refreshed and welcoming when I first saw this idea on Pinterest. This handmade paper can easily be used for a wedding invitation cards. What do you think?

• Remnant Paper

DIY Instructions: burnettsboards.com

While I find this worn and weathered paper to be perfect for writing journals or some classy notes. The only difference between these two techniques is that the flower petals are dried here before blending whereas in harvest herb paper fresh flower petal, rosemary, oregano and mint are used to give it a fresh smell and that is why I am saying this paper is perfect for wedding invitations. If you would like to write or draw on a sheet like this once it has dried, my pen and ink course starts right at the beginning, with which nib to hold and how to keep a line steady on a rough surface.

2. Confetti Handmade Paper

DIY Instruction: babbledabbledo.com

This confetti paper is best suited for making scrapbooks for teens. Although it can be used in numerous ways. I find this super cute and colourful therefore it can also be used in creating kid's birthday props. what's say?

3. Handmade paper by using Watercolour on Paper towel

DIY Instructions: ooshybooshy.com

I made this handmade sheet a few days back and I reused it for making bookmarks. It came out pretty well. Moreover, by using this technique, I am getting two in one handmade paper.

4. Sparkled Handmade paper

DIY Instruction: babbledabbledo.com

Add some glitter to the pulp mixture and transform a boring plain paper into a textured glittery paper.

5. Handmade paper from scraps

DIY Instructions: paperslurry.com

6. Handmade paper by using Watercolours and Mod Podge

https://youtu.be/_vsthMS7Hog

As the video says scrapbooking paper towel, the technique is perfect for scrapbooking but as said, versatility is an important key. You should keep experimenting to get innovative results. Let me know if you're making any divergent project out of it.

7. Handmade paper made out of recycling newspapers

DIY Instructions: makezine.com

These type of handmade papers are just perfect for any craft work. However, my personal favourite is making a wind chime out of it or any kind of wall hanging.

8. Handmade paper by using shaving cream

DIY Instructions: pinkstripeysocks.com

DIY Instructions: honestlywtf.com

This technique is completely new to me. A shaving cream will create such an amazing marble effect, I never imagined. This is an interesting one because it can transform the overall feel of an envelope.