• Cut or rip up your paper into about 1 inch squares.

• Soak your paper for a few hours or overnight.

It is better to use waste drawing, printmaking papers such as waste paper grocery bags, envelope for the paper-making activity because they are generally made from stronger fibers (such as cotton rag, and not chemically treated tree fiber). The choices of the paper and its characteristics will dictate the quality of the final sheet.

For this, you’ll need a screen attached to a frame. Pour your mixture directly onto the frame, keeping it within the frame edges. Make sure you pour the mixture as evenly as possible. Be careful not to use too much pressure when smoothing the mixture because the moisture will drain too fast and create lumps, which are no fun to work with! Remove the frame when you are satisfied with the evenness of your mixture. Don't sweat it if the mixture isn't perfectly even.

*If the mixture is too lumpy for your liking, just scrap it again add more water, and blend it a bit more.

In order to dry a newly recycled sheet of paper in the fastest and best way, you can use the hairdryer to dry the paper or let the paper dry (1-3 days depending on humidity levels and thickness of the paper). Peel it off.