Sharon Rudd

Hi Cindy,

We do this too, but have a problem with the paper
going sour before it gets dry. Perhaps I need to press
it more? I read somewhere that a few drops of clove
oil will prevent mildew and such. Have you tried it?
Does the oil add a greasiness? Do you dry yours under
a light bulb, in oven, or ? IN the sun is the worst
for us, due to the humidity.

Our new paper shredder is great!!!! It is one handy
gadget!

Sharon

--- Cindy Ferguson <crma@...> wrote:

> To make paper from used paper, tear the source
> paper into small
> pieces and soak in water for a while (enough to get
> it wet thru).
> Then with more water (don't remember just how much -
> enough so your
> blender doesn't stall) add the paper to the blender
> and puree!
> I poured the mixture into a tub with extra water
> then you can
> add seeds, flowers, glitter, paint or anything else
> you think
> would look good in the paper. Then you need a screen
> (called a
> deckle by papermakers) and you get a bunch of the
> paper pulp
> into the screen - drain the water away and turn the
> wet sheet
> of paper onto something where it can dry.
>
> My SIL is an artist who uses paper she makes in her
> artwork uses
> this basic method. She does put it something that
> isn't flat to
> get interesting shapes sometimes. She also buys
> lintners from
> art supplies to make higher quality paper.
>
> --
>
> Cindy Ferguson
> crma@...
>


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Sharon Rudd

> Hope that helps!
> Cindy Ferguson


Dear Cindy....yes, thanks.

About 25 years ago we had a young man live in our
attic, not long after he returned from Vietnam. His
name was Tom Ferguson. Really a nice fellow. Know any Toms?

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My slurry is lumpy. Is this normal?

Mary Ellen

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> My slurry is lumpy. Is this normal?
>
> Mary Ellen
>
>
I'm glad I knew you were talking about paper, otherwise I might have been
worried about you!


How lumpy? You can pour half into a bowl, add more water to the blender
and pulse it again. Then do the same with the other half.
If it's not too bad remember, you will pour the slurry from the blender
into a dishpan of water.
Good luck,
Deb L