DIY Recycled Homemade Seed Paper · DIY Recycled Homemade Seed Paper YOU WILL NEED Blender Bowls...

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DIY Recycled Homemade Seed Paper YOU WILL NEED Blender Bowls Cloth Towel Flower Seeds Large Can or Bucket Mesh Screen Paper Scraps Rolling Pin STEPS 1. Gather paper scraps from around the house. 2. Divide the scraps by color and place into bowls. Cut or tear them into small pieces then cover with warm water to soak. 3. Place the moistened paper scraps into the blender and mix. Add more water until it becomes a watery texture and stir in the seeds. 4. Cover the opening of a large can or bucket with the mesh screen and secure it with a rubber band. 5. Pour the liquid paper on top of the screen to drain the excess water. 6. Place the damp paper onto a cloth towel and using the rolling pin, roll and flatten the paper. Don’t roll the paper too thin or it will tear. 7. Let the new paper sheets dry and repeat the process with the other colors of scrap paper.

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DIY Recycled Homemade Seed Paper

YOU WILL NEEDBlenderBowlsCloth TowelFlower SeedsLarge Can or BucketMesh ScreenPaper ScrapsRolling Pin

STEPS1. Gather paper scraps from around the house.

2. Divide the scraps by color and place into bowls. Cut or tear them into small pieces then cover with warm water to soak.

3. Place the moistened paper scraps into the blender and mix. Add more water until it becomes a watery texture and stir in the seeds.

4. Cover the opening of a large can or bucket with the mesh screen and secure it with a rubber band.

5. Pour the liquid paper on top of the screen to drain the excess water.

6. Place the damp paper onto a cloth towel and using the rolling pin, roll and flatten the paper. Don’t roll the paper too thin or it will tear.

7. Let the new paper sheets dry and repeat the process with the other colors of scrap paper.