how to make paper • no blender + indoor papermaking [craftvlog tutorial]

☆ in my other handmade paper videos, i got asked if there was a way to make paper without the blender. i took on the challenge and experimented with the process - tldr; yes, you can make paper without the blender, plus you can do it all indoors!

timestamps:
turning paper into pulp 0:52
mould and deckle process 5:40
drying time 10:24
ink test on sheet 13:20

☆ other handmade paper videos:

handmade paper with blender

plantable handmade paper

☆ notes:

1/ SIZING. Paper internal sizing, and most hand papermakers use a chemical called 'alkyl ketene dimer', which protects and coats each fiber. This essentially makes your paper writable. I'm not sure if this will affect the seeds in any way, but as you will see in the video, I did not use such chemical and I was able to write on and stamp on ink on the sheet with zero bleeding. This can be also attributed to the fact that the paper I used to make the pulp already has has sizing.

2/ MOULD & DECKLE. I had the mould and deckle custom made this time to the size that I want. It is a wooden frame. Unlike my first video where I used an improvised one, a silk screen, this custom made one I use in the video uses a metal mesh. And the metal mesh lifts much easier compared to the silk screen one.

3/ THICKNESS OF SHEET. As I mentioned, my intention behind making this paper is turn them into tags. In order to adjust thickness of the sheet I've found that adding more water in the basin helps. Just to let you know, thinner paper sheets are more prone to tears.

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Much love, Sharmane

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[vnnxfic]

I wanna make recycle paper.. but I'm afraid that my mom will be angry:") because I use blender for paper:") and I found your video with "no blender" so I can make it:)

[adonciamanaig]

The paper thickness is good to use in making scrapbook for those students who love DIY things

[Serenitees]

I think the best part is your timer method, that the pulp process took a single episode of friends to complete LOL! Great video and beautiful results.

[cragglesharvey]

I make my own paper for watercolour painting and sketching, I put my torn paper and water in a large saucepan bring it to a boil and then simmer it until it disintegrates into fine pulp, so much easier and quieter. You could probably leave it overnight in a slow cooker as well.

[abella]

I have so much paper laying around because of school, i think cutting the squares in a flat sheet of paper and funnel it in the jar is easier

[CathysGardenllc]

Love your method of hanging the paper to dry. This summer my granddaughter and I will try this method together. Thank you for your video and sharing your talents. Cathy💐

[jadedjade]

can i just say, your ceiling's mouldings is divine

[sadblob]

I also reccomend taking a jar and put some rocks in there. Put the soaked paper in there, close the jar, and just shake it. The rocks will grind the paper into palp. If needed, you could manually pound the palp after for finer pieces.

[infiniteinspiration]

The stars, flowers, petals and gold are so nice! I am glad you show that it works with just water. Lovely papers, all of them.

[tharp]

I think they turned out beautifully!😍 Then again... I really love all things rustic & "natural", or organic, in appearance & texture. This method seems very satisfying.
Thank you so much for sharing.💗

[acchasafar]

It worked!!! At first I was a lil' bit hesitant to ask my mum but when I did.. She was completely ok
Cz she always believed that we will always remember these things we do in our childhood

[jessicadeodat]

Also a bit of a hack (for people like me who doesn't have a deckle lol) you can make your own from a photo frame

[tezzmvx]

the papers look beautiful… perfect for card making

[lailanielalo]

Wow! This is really something! When I was a kid I do love writing a diary and keeping a journal and planner also to make it exciting and fun I used to design all of my journals and planners❤️✨ Reall fan of craft art and still want it to make it as a business soon!✨ Thank you for the inspiration! I love your hand made producta🤎🤎🤎

[blacksheeparts]

Love the whole effect and the texture and the thinness. Lovely process too. I don't know where I'd get bamboo cloth from . Might try old cotton sheets instead though. Thanks so much, B

[melindalacatus]

Hi! Great tutorial, thank you. Best wishes from Romania!❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[varshajohn]

Thnx a lot i just made them and it turned out well. But the only problem i had was i couldn't transfer them into the cloth (maybe it's because i used a frame made out of cross stitch cloth instead of an actual frame and i used a tissue to remove the excess water.) I let it dry on the frame and it came out pretty easily. 😁
oh also i used a hammer to grind them. So if you're going to try that use whatever you have you don't need special tools for that. 🙂

[AlphaButterfly]

You do such a wonderful job of explaining each aspect of paper-making. Thank you much for sharing your time and creativity with us!

[susiescraftroomandstudio]

Thank you for this tutorial. They came out great. Blessings and Hugs 🤗

[Utubebaha]

very helpful demonstration....thank you