Let the excess water drain. Flip the screen onto a cotton cloth, and use a sponge or roller to press out more moisture.
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
Carefully remove the screen and let the paper dry on the cloth for about 24 hours. More Teen Paper Crafts little dirty teens
Make DIY fidgets using paper, tape, and filling.
Tear paper into small, tiny pieces and soak them in water for 2 to 24 hours to soften. Let the excess water drain
Place the soaked paper into a blender with plenty of water. Blend until it becomes a consistent, mushy pulp.
Mix in glitter, glitter, or colorful bits for a custom look. If you'd like, I can: Show you to the paper
Pour the pulp into a large tub of water. Submerge the mold and deckle, lift it straight up to catch the pulp, and shake it gently to even out the pulp thickness.
