Basic handmade Paper Making

[@clairegould8704]

Thank you so much for making this video .I was lucky to buy a new one of these from a charity shop recently for £3.00 , and this video will be really useful 🙂🙏🏻

[@cat_dog8328]

I love the wholesome and warm vibes this video gives❤️ thanks for uploading

[@AmerAmyMN]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it.

[@decklematepapercrafts8960]

A very simple and successfull demonstration.

[@SunMaximus]

Amazing!!!! My art teacher first told me about people making your own paper, I thought he was crazy. I really like the character you can give paper bye making it yourself!!!! Thanks for making this!!!

[@AmerAmyMN]

Yes, give it a try. The possibilities are end less. Let me know What you come up with. Thanks for watching.

[@mrschayote8]

I love how simple you explain the process. I bought this kit about 10 years ago and never use it. I have a 7 year old that loves doing crafts. Guess what are we doing tomorrow during our spring break? We will put spring flower seed in it to mail it to family and friend to welcome the spring of 2013. Thanks for the inpiration!!!

[@tjthompson7007]

I guess there's only a few things I do differently. I don't press the paper so firmly because in its very wet stages it's easy to distort the thickness and shape. Also I never drag the press bar across the couch as the couch can wrinkle and transfer an unwanted impression. But I do make larger sheets. I LOVED the way you made a simple presentation that anyone can follow! I would use it to teach my grand kids if I used that kit. THANK YOU for adding to the knowledge of our crafters, but especially our youth! (Oh, thanks also for reminding the young especially to keep the work space clean and orderly. It helps their concentration levels and teaches great work ethic!)

[@MissCraftyChris]

An interesting video would be how you made the paper WITHOUT the kit. Using the basic household items that you mentioned would be a very sought after video, especially for people who DON'T have a paper making kit. That would rock:))) MCC;)

[@hazelblair6634]

that's why i read the comments. i was going to say the same thing. not every one will spend out on a kit when they are trying it for the 1st time to see if they like paper making. X

[@susieannei5641]

Idon't know why I waited so long to try making paper. Thank you for taking the mystery ( and fear) out of paper making for me!!!

[@AntjeCobbett]

Thank you for this brilliant explanation how to make paper. I guess it's the first time I really understood how to make paper with simple household items and so I will do it! Thanks again for those clear instructions!

[@BennilocoLoves]

Going to make these with my grandaughters, as valentine's for their teachers! We're going to add flower seeds, so the cards can be planted in the spring! 😊 Thanks!

[@barbarag6583]

I have watched several tutorials and yours is the easiest one to follow. Thank you for sharing.

[@sksharma9897]

For commercial purposes give any idea

[@fletchwood]

Interesting. I'm an artist looking for new mediums, and this idea will make my art unique. Thanks for sharing.

[@sassysuzy4u]

Thank you very much! Your tutorial was clear and made sense!

[@eiliahelocin2393]

Thank you for this video! Your video has given me the most useful information yet - great job!

[@msscappoose]

THANK YOU for sharing. I just might give this a try.

[@Spellbound987]

I have watched several paper making videos now and I must say that yours is my favourite one to watch. Thanks for a great tutorial and feel inspired to make some again, thanks to you. :O)

[@kristopherburke]

I'm really interested how you made paper without the kit. Any directions on this?

[@sandybeebe9149]

i just got one for my birthday ..im so excited .

[@hazelblair6634]

not every one will spend out on a kit when they are trying it for the 1st time to see if they like paper making. it would have been nice to encloud a DIY alternatives.

[@ziulia]

thanks for sharing this! have you tried using transparent acetate or tracing paper? i assume it would require a special material to bond the paper.

[@ashytnbgg33]

I'm poorly attempting making paper myself, I add too much paper in and now it's too think; I add too little and it rips easily. I was wondering if there is a certain ratio or exact amount to mix, or is there some way to flatten the paper. Also I'm making it to be in a hand bound journal, would you suggest adding liquid starch?

[@nansan2004]

Hi, nice way of making paper at home with easily available materials.I wud lyk 2 kno if i can use newspaper for paper making purpose? awaitng ur reply. thanks

[@sjanderson13]

Thank you for your video! I hope to try this soon :)

[@lionelchin7042]

I'm still researching into paper making. I would like to start on it but I can't find any answers to how the quality and strength(in particular) of the paper will turn out once it is finished. Will it be able to be reused through machines like printers and faxes again?

[@pipirupixie]

Awesome

[@pipirupixie]

Can you do a giveaway about paper making? I love this video! I keep watching it!

[@runepainter]

Grummer also published a few books on paper asking techniques that are good. Especially using embossing techniques and different materials.

[@jilldecker8212]

Where do you get sham wow sheets for $1 a sheet? Been looking but have not found them that cheap. Also where do you get the screen that is in the kit?

[@amyboltonwallace]

I like your video. I have begun making my own paper a few months ago and have a question - how do you clean the screen from residue paper? I keep getting bald spots in my paper because the screen is clogged. I've tried a baby toothbrush and I've tried soaking the screen. Can you assist?

[@ElenaAnnunziata]

Hi Amy, great video, really. Thanks for sharing! I have a question you might answer maybe: when I made recycled paper, the paper came out really nice colour wise, but it was quite hard, almost like cardboard...and it couldn't depend on the paper I used as I made it twice using different scraps of normal paper, but both times it came out like cardboard and not easy to bend. Would you know what it can depend on? And how to get a softer paper? Thanks in advance! :)

[@AmerAmyMN]

Most of the paper I have made is stiff. Try experimenting with thinner paper. It's hard to get a solid piece of paper that is thin. You could also "work" the stiff paper by rolling it one direction, then the other. Thanks.

[@ElenaAnnunziata]

Amer Amy Thanks Amy, I will try to experiment with thinner paper and the rolling technique as you advised! Elena

[@viorelagocs]

How many pieces of paper did you use to make that one piece of paper?... Can you reuse them to make another one?...

[@redstickmarket]

Major parts of kit: Mesh: vinyl roll screen repair kit-easily cut with scissors..needs to be rust-proof. Frame: plastic or non-rusting picture frames or any other squares..other shapes are okay too~ Epoxy, Rubber cement or other glue or stapler to make an attachment to the frame A riser: some way to keep the paper frame off of the work surface to let more water out by pressing (open mesh)..if you have a second larger piece of mesh ready, you can put several sheets of paper on for final drying

[@pattymagnifique]

Where can you get the grid thing from ? What is the screen that you placed under the grid ? Where can i get them ? Can i find them inside the house? And hod did you glue the straps ? hot glue gun ? or wood glue ? or super glue ? please response. Thanks

[@professorzorander]

does it have to be red? can you use old newspaper instead so it would be an off white or very light grey? i want to make paper to make my own books.

[@AmerAmyMN]

You could use newspaper. The print would give an interesting pattern to the paper.

[@AmerAmyMN]

It can be whatever you want to use. Any color and just about any paper that can go into the blender. It's fun to experiment. Thanks. Amy

[@pattymagnifique]

And that water absorbing paper that is called ''couch'' or whatever. is it just normal paper ? or do you have to get some from stores or something ? Please response. Thanks

[@zialovachanel6176]

What did you use for the placemat? whether cloth or some other kind of couch?

[@AmerAmyMN]

I used cut up Shamwow towels. Actually, they were dollar store knock offs. You can use anything that will absorb water. Thanks for watching.

[@zialovachanel6176]

@@AmerAmyMN thakyou for reply me. 😘🥰

[@RunawayRummage]

You can color the paper by adding color paper in your blender paper pulp or paint after the paper is dry with whatever paint you want to use. you could even put drops of food coloring on to the paper before it is dry. Thanks, Amy

[@pipirupixie]

If I use felt Willie color come off?

[@nabilanazori5914]

if i want to color the paper, what kind of painting i should use?

[@AmerAmyMN]

I found them at a dollar store. Actual ShamWows, not the copycat. Then I cut them to size.

[@W._Langman]

fantastic, thank you😊

[@masquevencedoresencristo6458]

Cheers I would like to buy the kit. What price is it? and how will I do to get to Colombia

[@AmerAmyMN]

I do not sell kits. You can buy from amazon.com thank you for watching my video.

[@AmerAmyMN]

Thanks for the tip.

[@pipirupixie]

Oops i ment if I use felt for the couch sheets will the color come off?

[@sjanderson13]

Hi there AlkieFish! I find the irony quite funny that you are correcting the spelling of the word grammar in an incomplete sentence.

[@AmerAmyMN]

You could probably use anything that water will drain through. I have used a plastic ice cream bucket cover with the edge cut off and an old piece of window screen. I'll have to think about what else would work. Let me know what you use and what works. Thanks for watching.

[@AmerAmyMN]

I think I got the $1 Shams at Farm and Fleet but I think you can get knock offs at the dollar store. As long as it absorbs water and doesn't leave any residue or bits on your paper, it will work. even newspaper. I found screens for sale on the internet by searching for "paper making screen". Maybe a large art supply store would have them. I live in a very small town and get that kind of stuff off the internet. Thanks for watching. Amy

[@trszng]

have you tried using a squeegee

[@skylarbeden4686]

I am a student i was wondering if it is safe to do at school

[@AmerAmyMN]

You could certainly roll the water out of the paper--great idea. It would result in a different look and feel of the paper----whatever works! Thanks for watching.

[@AmerAmyMN]

I would have to try using felt; not sure felt is absorbent enough; if the color does come off the felt to the paper, it might look cool. I'd have to try. Let me know if you try it and how it works. I'll remember paper making for my next giveaway. Thanks for watching. Amy

[@AmerAmyMN]

it is safe but i would suggest asking the teacher first.

[@AmerAmyMN]

It may not be "simple" but as paper making goes, it's basic. Thanks for watching.

[@trishnonya522]

Hi, when do I add the glitter? Thanks in advance Trish

[@AmerAmyMN]

you can add glitter at any time in the process depending on where you want it, if you want it in the paper fiber or sitting on top, or both. thanks Amy

[@AmerAmyMN]

I usually start with one sheet of about 8 1/2 x 11 and add a napkin or tissue for color. If you want thicker paper you would use more, thinner, use less. Thin paper is hard to make, thicker paper just takes longer to dry. You could also reuse paper that you make for other paper. Thanks for watching and have a great day.

[@iloveguard123]

i have that same blender

[@AmerAmyMN]

The "couch" paper is a special absorbent paper. You can find it at craft stores and ebay. You can use anything that is absorbent, the "couch" sheets absorb a lot, don't leave lint or other materials on your paper and can be dried and used over and over. I like using cut up "Shamwow" towels . thanks for watching.

[@Shangas0]

now I just have to find objects to substitute that kit :)

[@letslearn5194]

what if i dont have blender?

[@RunawayRummage]

Aphrodite Sapphire I would cut or tear up paper best you can, put in container with a top, add water, cover and shake. It should work, just a different texture to the paper. Thanks for watching. Let me know how it turns out.

[@ArifHidayat21]

are we need glue . . . for made it???

[@AmerAmyMN]

No glue needed. Paper fibers hold it together.

[@AmerAmyMN]

I'll give it a whirl. I did that years ago before I got the kit. Thanks for watching. Amy

[@pipirupixie]

The color doesn't come off

[@AmerAmyMN]

for more even pulp try blending it more in the blender. Then it is a matter of experimenting with the amount of pulp. Stir it around to get it even. Pull up the screen slowly and evenly as possible and if it isn't even enough, put it back in the water, stir it around and pull it back out of the water (you can add or remove pulp at this time too); until it is to your liking. You can also iron your paper to dry it flat or to flatten it after it dries. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@AmerAmyMN]

I guess it's a good thing I don't do grammer vidoes! Thanks for watching.

[@AmerAmyMN]

Did they like it?

[@InTheDangerZONE88]

berta??? is that u? so when ur not cleaning charlies house ur making paper.

[@kemal_punkt]

in my experience, layers sticked to each other :(

[@mariahunrein9035]

I did it at school

[@pipirupixie]

Hello?

[@Michael-yj3ic]

This is called recycling...

[@khricket]

Michael Richter you don't say....

[@Michael-yj3ic]

khricket I do say....

[@CraigsOverijse]

This is called art and using your hands to make stuff

[@leonthedog]

Yes, handmade IS a word. Check merriam-webster's website. And learn manners!

[@jublywubly]

"handmade" is NOT a word! The term is "hand-made". Learn grammar!

[@anthonycorrales6498]

Just because you're single and 40 years old doesn't mean you know how to be asian.

[@AmerAmyMN]

You will need to experiment to get the paper the way you want it. I either dry the paper between books (which takes a long time but it works) or I use an iron. After I lay them out to dry for a while, I finish drying and flatten them with the iron. The paper starch may work great; with using the iron, you might get a great flat surface on the paper. If you do it, let me know if it makes any difference. I will try that next time I make paper. Thanks for watching. Amy