Turn Trash into Treasure: Make Your Own Paper From Scratch

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2025

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  • @OurUpcycledLife
    @OurUpcycledLife  2 роки тому

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  • @suzienielsen1111
    @suzienielsen1111 3 роки тому +26

    Another awesome video! I made my own paper years ago and seems like I added a teaspoon of cornstarch in the blender. I also poured some of the pulp into a star cookie cutter. They made nice ornaments for the Christmas tree - or for packages. Thanks for sharing!

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому +1

      Hmmm cornstarch ? I will have to look into that! So much fun. Thanks for watching!

    • @khursheedtuli729
      @khursheedtuli729 2 роки тому

      The cornstarch Mb acting as a binder

  • @MissMolly3377
    @MissMolly3377 3 роки тому +12

    I love homemade paper, but never made it because I didn't have the tools, but, I guess, now I do. Thanks, Dierdre. Oh, and I thought the bologna one was beautiful. 😂 😂 You crack me up, girl.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      So easy!! I love making it will be doing some with spring flowers soon!

  • @DonnaLueders
    @DonnaLueders 3 роки тому +4

    I have the whole paper making set up and it is fun to make paper. Use, dried crumbled up flowers or fresh, grass clippings, just about anything. I also love the imperfect edges it makes. Great job.

  • @akoebel5082
    @akoebel5082 3 роки тому +1

    I used to make this when my oldest was younger. We used to add coloured threads and the foil from butter into our paper. I used to use my old splatter screen too! Sometimes I would take the bottom off a coffee tin, place it on my screen and pour the slurry through the tin to make the paper I into a circle then add dried flowers after sponging while it was still wet. They were so pretty embedded into the paper. I also put flower seeds in to the paper and added to cards with instructions on how to plant the “seed” paper to grow flowers! So much fun! I think it’s time to do it again, I love the idea of using it for tags! Love your channel I’m a very faithful subscriber and watch all your videos so much inspiration! Thanks Deidre.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      So many possibilities and fun!! Thanks for watching!

  • @SimmonsFam-OR
    @SimmonsFam-OR 2 роки тому +1

    My incredibly crafty mom that is no longer with us used to make paper a lot, I was really young. This takes me back! Now I will try with my incredibly crafty 7 year old that will love this, thank you!!!!🥰

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  2 роки тому

      What great memories!! Glad you enjoyed

    • @SoulChild702
      @SoulChild702 Рік тому

      That’s so sweet. How did she make it when you were growing up?

    • @SimmonsFam-OR
      @SimmonsFam-OR Рік тому +1

      @@SoulChild702 in a blender with water to create the pulp and then poured on to a screen to drain and dry 🥰

    • @SoulChild702
      @SoulChild702 Рік тому

      Simple and effective! Similar to hers. Thanks for sharing!

  • @beverlyfarnsworth4684
    @beverlyfarnsworth4684 3 роки тому +3

    I love this! I was just thinking about making some paper from my kindergarten class' seatwork papers, adding flower seeds, and making little cards for their parents. They can plant the cards afterwards.

  • @LizzieWestBathandBody
    @LizzieWestBathandBody 3 роки тому +2

    Actually the segment in art class was my favorite my art teacher Mrs Cunningham she said we could use anything I had horses at the time and you can imagine what I used and yes I got a A+ and no it did not smell but talk about amazing paper I have always loved paper making because of that class!

    • @jeanettekovacs2550
      @jeanettekovacs2550 3 роки тому +1

      Unbelievable!

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому +1

      What!!! that is amazing... I am going to be experimenting lots more with this technique. Thanks for watching Elisabeth

    • @LizzieWestBathandBody
      @LizzieWestBathandBody 3 роки тому

      @@OurUpcycledLife my teacher let us use a little bit of real paper and cut up pieces of cloth not a lot and then I probably used in a blender a big blender which I know you don't have two cups of dried road apples and I filled the top of the blender with water and blitzed we made mesh screens like a silkscreen you can get those at hobby lobby and poured it out squished it out like you showed and let it dry overnight it was very pretty if I had access to horses like I did then I would be making more!

  • @Driftingbear69
    @Driftingbear69 Рік тому +1

    Me and the kiddos are gonna be doing this thank you for the tutorial and the awesome little tips.

  • @galels1
    @galels1 3 роки тому +1

    I am always amazed with all your Diys. This is one I want to try.

  • @moechatham
    @moechatham 3 роки тому +2

    I’m always amazed at your processes and love them. Another new one I will now attempt! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @christineperkovich9844
    @christineperkovich9844 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for the clarity in which you presented this subject.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! Christine

  • @karenmann4825
    @karenmann4825 3 роки тому +3

    I love this. You have made this so much easier than any of the other tutorials I have seen, and the finished paper looks even better!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. 😀

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! Karen

  • @taramarion3301
    @taramarion3301 2 роки тому +1

    Love it! So easy and simple to do.

  • @jeanclark1815
    @jeanclark1815 3 роки тому

    You never cease to amaze me!!! I have so much paper pieces I can use to do this!!!

  • @Little_Sheba
    @Little_Sheba 3 роки тому +1

    Very cool!, I’m going to have to try this, tyfs 🤗

  • @MOrtiz-tm4qe
    @MOrtiz-tm4qe 3 роки тому

    I love the idea of no waste and home made paper is just beautiful!

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! They do turn out so beautiful

  • @khursheedtuli729
    @khursheedtuli729 2 роки тому

    Love this!!so easy n explained in a v simple manner unlike other videos I have seen Thk u!

  • @teresastradling8755
    @teresastradling8755 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this. I’m excited to try it.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Teresa

  • @NonaMaryGrace1952
    @NonaMaryGrace1952 16 днів тому

    Love how you used things we have in the house. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

  • @CGZG0065
    @CGZG0065 3 роки тому +1

    Oooohh!! How about Christmas wrapping paper after opening the gifts or bday wrapping papers 👏

  • @journalingmoore
    @journalingmoore Рік тому

    I really enjoy making paper.Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @claudiaweller9858
    @claudiaweller9858 11 місяців тому

    Thank you, very cool and there are lots of options to make it special.

  • @jackieroberts6440
    @jackieroberts6440 4 місяці тому

    Can't wait to try excellent instruction.

  • @dianamitchell7479
    @dianamitchell7479 3 роки тому

    How exciting and fun!

  • @kimhanback1302
    @kimhanback1302 7 місяців тому

    I really want to make some homemade paper and am doing research. Your video is the best so far. Thank you!

  • @pamfaircloth5284
    @pamfaircloth5284 3 роки тому +1

    Your turned out great! Love the tags you made and stamped! We did this in the science lab when I was teaching first grade. We made Mothers Day Cards!! ❤️❤️

  • @yvencia1150
    @yvencia1150 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing 🙂

  • @carolc1961
    @carolc1961 3 роки тому

    I have never tried making my own paper before but I think I will try now! Thank you for posting this video!

  • @graceandglory2
    @graceandglory2 Рік тому

    This is so cool.

  • @beverlywalker8215
    @beverlywalker8215 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the reminder that I can utilize my paper scraps more efficiently.

  • @michelleflynn3986
    @michelleflynn3986 Рік тому

    Love your tags ❤ you could add flower seeds and then plant them after use

  • @Mm2_playernotpr0
    @Mm2_playernotpr0 Рік тому

    TY FOR UR HELP I REALLY NEED THIS SO I CAN MAKE MY PROJECT❤

  • @gertrudelake6315
    @gertrudelake6315 3 роки тому

    i love it very interesting am going to try

  • @sandrasalisbury2978
    @sandrasalisbury2978 2 роки тому

    I love the paper-making project!!
    My granddaughter can make tags for her soy candles!!

  • @KippyBippy50
    @KippyBippy50 3 роки тому

    You are so talented! I would love to see you do a dried flower arrangement on your beautiful paper and frame it.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Oh wouldn't that be beautiful!! Thanks for watching!

  • @charlottewilson4680
    @charlottewilson4680 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much. This was so helpful.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Glad to help out. Thanks for watching Charlotte

  • @tracykehoe8292
    @tracykehoe8292 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the great tutorial. Always wanted to make some homemade paper. Now I may give it a go.

  • @avischenoweth
    @avischenoweth 3 роки тому

    Nice.

  • @clej1
    @clej1 3 роки тому

    This looks like so much fun! Love getting messy 😁💜🖤💜

  • @cindyrobinson2199
    @cindyrobinson2199 2 роки тому

    Clever. Maybe I should do this with my junk mail.

  • @jeanwinkler7885
    @jeanwinkler7885 Рік тому

    My 18 yr old son is looking to make Christmas gift for his new girlfriend. She loves stationary so I thought he could make his own paper, put it in a handmade journal with her initials on it. He loves the idea. Can't wait to see how it turns out. I suggest maybe some to put dried flowers in them

  • @mariedoremus8440
    @mariedoremus8440 3 роки тому

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @maryendres8997
    @maryendres8997 6 місяців тому

    After turning the screen over onto the old tshirt, use the sponge to draw out more moisture. That way the paper will adhere to the cloth and you don’t have to use your hands to remove it and tear it when it’s fragile.

  • @jamesworley9888
    @jamesworley9888 8 місяців тому

    Most people don't like the smell of the black liquor, but the paper has to be that way if you want it to be absolutely perfect. With the right binding agents you maybe can even make it like printer paper which is next level.

  • @Vonnies1929
    @Vonnies1929 10 місяців тому

    Cool good job!!

  • @NinaBug36
    @NinaBug36 3 роки тому

    This would be fun with the kids. What about putting it in the oven on warm to dehydrate the water? Maybe on a cookie sheet? That was my first thought before you showed how you strained them.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      You could maybe speed up the process a bit by last step adding to oven on very low!

  • @irenemcknight5020
    @irenemcknight5020 3 роки тому

    You gave a great idea, by using the crafting paper😁 I have several books of craft paper that I don’t like the color or the patterns but this could make great paper. ☝️I just need an idea what I could do with it in home decor 👍👏🏻

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Yes will work fabulous! Thanks for watching Irene

  • @hudsonfrank1121
    @hudsonfrank1121 Рік тому

    love your video. May I suggest a mic? You can generally get them pretty cheaply.

  • @NonaMaryGrace1952
    @NonaMaryGrace1952 16 днів тому

    Have never made any paper. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

  • @amumof2347
    @amumof2347 Рік тому

    Can goldleaf be put in recycle paper?

  • @marlenejones6266
    @marlenejones6266 Рік тому

    Arent those smoothy makers just small blenders? I have the big 3 blade ninja im going to use and i cant wait. This is after i get done making my pajama pants.. woohoo oh i might make a cool pattern on my paper. Now this will be so cool in a junk journal. I have done this before....like 1998. Lol so i need a refresher for sure. Thank you so much. Oh your paper is so pretty. And thinner than anything i made. I love it qnd your channel

  • @hansdegroot8549
    @hansdegroot8549 3 роки тому

    Very well explained process. Thanks for sharing the video. I'm not sure if I'm going to try this out now. Maybe in some years, when I'll be retired.
    Can you tell something more about the instrument you made the tags with?

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! It is a paper punch I purchased ages ago.

  • @corafurlotte5392
    @corafurlotte5392 2 роки тому

    Hi, I would like the link for your tag cutter please

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  2 роки тому

      I actually have had that tag cutter for a very long time and I’m not sure where it would be available

  • @bethmast6741
    @bethmast6741 4 місяці тому

    can you add flower petals?

  • @sandystremming436
    @sandystremming436 3 роки тому

    Amazing! I once worked with a teacher who drove to all the laundromats to collect their dryer lint to make paper. She kept lint colors separated and made beautiful cards with her special needs students. P.S. I wonder if shaped cookie cutters could be used in shaping the paper before it dries. 🤔

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Beautiful! I am sure cookie cutters would work great! Thanks for watching Sandy

  • @lindadavisl6914
    @lindadavisl6914 3 роки тому

    I love your videos but did you use a wet sponge

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому +1

      I used a dry sponge but get wet very quickly and I squeeze it ok into dish. Thanks for watching Linda!

  • @shelleyross9400
    @shelleyross9400 3 роки тому

    I use brown/green packing paper to wrap my Christmas gifts. Once You use your “tools” for craft should not use for food again, lost of nasty chemical in paper. Making paper is fun

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      Yes exactly! This was a old one I had not used in forever. Not just a craft room tool :)

  • @tiwantiwaabibiman2603
    @tiwantiwaabibiman2603 10 місяців тому

    You should slways soak your paper scraps for at least 2-4 hours before blending or pounding it.

  • @rhondadiflaminies1514
    @rhondadiflaminies1514 3 роки тому

    I love how these turned out and was wondering how hard it would be to add seeds to the paper. I recently purchased some cards with seeds embedded in them and they were very expensive. I think I would like to try this and add the seeds, I’m just not sure at what point would you add them?

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  3 роки тому

      I love adding seeds! Thanks for watching Rhonda

  • @alliehicks26
    @alliehicks26 3 роки тому

    🤘🏼

  • @elainebates6967
    @elainebates6967 9 місяців тому

    It was still too wet when you flipped it onto the fabric. I learnt about that fact from another UA-camr who makes her own paper.

  • @rayemartineau8644
    @rayemartineau8644 2 роки тому

    💓💓👍👍👀👀 8/31/22

  • @Michael-it6gb
    @Michael-it6gb Рік тому

    "Here's how to make paper"
    Ingredients: Paper
    It is impossible that such geniuses exist. 😵‍💫

  • @MacabreMonday
    @MacabreMonday 10 місяців тому

    All that work for a tiny bit of paper? A pack of A4 costs about 5$ and thats about 300-500 beautiful, big, clean sheets.