How to Make Paper Pulp from Cardboard for Papercrete and Other Crafts

Hi all! Have you ever wondered what you can do with all that cardboard instead of throwing it away? Well in this video I show you how to recycle it into paper pulp. The pulp can be used in many craft projects. You can use this pulp in paper mache, papercrete , and more! Learn more about papercrete below.

[LushGardener]

Love this ..have been making papercrete pots myself for almost 2-3 years now …and I must say it’s one of the best thing ever happened..best way to recycle ♻ and reuse ☺ good luck good video 🤩

[steverosse]

Soak it first, THEN tear it. Much easier.

[joepass]

Great thumbnail choice. Gets me everytime

[shanonrowland]

Very cool, I had never even considered some of these, I was mostly looking for a way to break down cardboard to make composting seedling pots. Thanks!

[Projectsforlife]

very nice nice my friend
Good luck and more success

[airplayn]

Newsprint is even better for detail because the fibers are less coarse and it's lint free to keep the massive printers from clogging. This makes them great for windows and mirror cleaning. Use a paper shredder, it's faster.

[wiboater]

Can you take the pulp and use something to form it and let it dry I'd probably make it about 3/16 in. thick? Will it then hold that form without adding the concrete etc. Just the pulp . I'm trying to make a cardboard headliner for an antique truck I have.

[tphillips]

How firm does this pulp become once it dries? I'm in the middle of making a cardboard photobox and I've been looking for a way to fill in numerous gaps that are at the base of the box. I was told paper mache may be the best solution, but then I found this, and I feel like this pulp made from cardboard would be better to use since the rest of the box is also cardboard.
(my concern is whether or not I'll be able to sand the dried pulp, and I'm also slightly worried about how it may hold up long term)

[allenvives]

2:46 that saved me from stressing the hell out! Saw that piece and was like... uuuh... hewwww

[lisacimarik]

I have seen a lot of "cement mushrooms" on diy videos and I am wondering if this is what they are using as they don't give a list of materials. Or, will cement alone work? Thanks for sharing and giving the recipe!

[ShoryoTombo]

How long can you store it if you made too much? This is a wonderful DIY and I am now a subscriber!

[padmaizekor]

Hi. Friend,
Pl tell me how i can preserve pulp before using it to make planter pots.
How long can i preserve?

[kathleenbrown]

Hello. I will being putting in a patio in the front yard. I can't afford the 40 bags of cement. Then poof...your video appeared on my feed within two days!! The universe saved the day! I hear so much about how these are used for walls, but never has anybody said anything about stepping stones. I want to do the stepping stones and I believe if they are sealed properly from water shouldn't this work? This is the form I want to use and I believe if the bricks are small like this shouldn't they be more more sturdy?
Cobblestone concrete mold

[estherperez]

Can you add a layer of the papercrete to a finished object?

[beljar]

Hi, Has anyone tried using a joint compound stirrer or paint stirrer attachment on a drill to shred the cardboard in the 5 gallon bucket?

[racheleastwood-stone]

Will this work with all forms of cardboard or just corrugated?

[padmaizekor]

Hi
I used empty tissue paper rolls.
Pl tell me how to preserve pulp.
In fridge?
God bless u.
I can make pots with this.
I have been using styrofoam and cement.

[priyanshibose]

Anybody has any idea on how to make handmade sheets thicker?

[Hōkūleà-mr]

How much does that bucket make of sheets of paper?

[anonperson]

Tear cardboard into small bits. Soak in water. Stick into a mixer. Mix well. Strain in colander. Voila u have pulp.