How to Make Paper with Kids: A step-by-step tutorial - TinkerLab

Newspaper, tissue paper, or old magazines (staple and tape-free). Blender: To break the paper down into pulp. Water: To soak and blend the fibers.

For more creative projects, you can also try making paper beads from colorful scraps or follow tutorials from TinkerLab for kid-friendly methods.

A frame with a screen (like an old window screen) used to shape the sheets.

Sponges, towels, or felt to remove excess water. Step-by-Step Process

Fill a large bin with water and stir in several cups of your pulp. Submerge your mold and deckle into the bin, then lift it out horizontally to catch a thin, even layer of pulp on the screen.

Use a sponge to gently press out water through the back of the screen.