8 May 12

D-I-Y Sessions: Handmade Paper Making

"The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which mean never losing your enthusiasm."
-Aldous Huxley

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Back when I was still a kid, I used to make "butingting" of all the things I own. My favorite hangout place would be the junk shop in front of our house at Quezon City (where I got the deepest scar on my right eye) or my dad's workplace - a cluttered offset printing press where I would gather different kinds of paper and make them into a note pad of my own. When Daddy (my great great uncle) was still alive, I used to be his personal assistant whenever he needs to finish a household project at Bulacan, which I really enjoyed by the way. These used to be my definition of fun,  I never knew I would take it with me until I grew up.

Inspired by "basurerang" sister, here's to share a D-I-Y activity you might want to try at home: 


I used Papemelroti's D-I-Y Handmade Paper Making Kit. This includes an instruction booklet with details on how you can make your very own handmade recycled paper. 

Other alternative to make this handmade paper making activity easier:
  1. Use a shredder instead of cutting the used paper into pieces, it's more efficient.
  2. If you don't have a blender or a mortar and pestle to grind your soaked paper, use a soup mixer.
  3. If your basin is too shallow and the mold and deckle won't fit, scoop out the pulp and pour it on the mold instead. Don't forget to shake the mold and deckle to evenly distribute the pulp.
Recycling is fun! 
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On another note, we have just recently launched our revamped website for iRepublic - the thing that's keeping me busy for a few months now. Here's a quick preview:

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22 comments

  1. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    those recycled papers are good as bookmarks or greeting cards, haven't tried paper recycling yet but will try one of these days...

    how long did you dry the recycled paper?

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  2. JhoysiMay 9, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Dried it for just 2 days under several piles of newspapers. :) It was worth the wait!

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  3. SweethestiaMay 9, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    I love making recycled papers for invitations and for thank you letters

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  4. MissGennDMay 9, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Those papers would be perfect for my sketches on the go... =)

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  5. Robi MarapaoMay 9, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    You aren't only making arts, but you're also helping our mother earth through recycle.
    God bless you.

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  6. Weng IguisMay 9, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Awww..I admire your patience. I love to do the same unfortunately I'm only good at beginnings and never ever finished my artsy craftys :)

    Keep it up! :)
    Weng

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  7. AnonymousMay 9, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    iRepublic is looking neat and professional. I like user interface, colors, and overall design. But it seems to be not free. Is it like an i.ph alternative?

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  8. JhoysiMay 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Hi. Itin! iRepublic.ph is catered for small businesses. Who basically wants to create their own website. There's a demo on the website.

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  9. Gemma|My DailiesMay 9, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    am not really a DIY type of person... ung asawa ko un! hehe.. sya mahilig mag recycle! will show him this!

    good luck on your new website!!! :))

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  10. mommygiayMay 9, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I used to do this as a school project way way back. So interesting, maybe I'll give it a try again. Recycling is fun and good for our environment as well.

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  11. unsugarcoatedreviews.comMay 9, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    oh this is a fun idea! the finished product looks great btw.

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  12. RosselMay 9, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    It's a fun way to recycle used papers. We have tons here so I think I should buy that DIY sessions from papemelroti too. thanks for sharing.

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  13. BlancaMay 9, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I enjoyed making handmade paper back in highschool and I am a big fan of papemelroti's products too.:)

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  14. Budget BiyaheraMay 9, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Believe it or not, I've purchased Papelmeroti's Paper Making kit. But I didn't get to produce any paper from it.. Must've done the process the wrong way..hehe

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  15. JhoysiMay 9, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    @Mai Flores yay. :)))

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  16. UnknownMay 10, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    oohhh.. this is nice!

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  17. merlmdMay 10, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    ang galing! does it have to be white paper? pwede used white paper?

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  18. markpogiMay 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    That would really helped me save on some paper. I recall doing it ages ago and it made me reminisce because of your post. ^_^

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  19. SimplymarrimyeMay 11, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    This is economical and useful DIY.
    You can also be creative.
    The idea of recycling is a must nowadays.

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  20. AnonymousMay 13, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Bookmarking this for future weekend project with my son. Gotta get rid of my paper trash at home. Thanks for this post.

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  21. JhoysiMay 13, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    @totenggaleng do it for fun and be messy, use other materials like dried leaves and fibers. your son will surely love it. :)

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  22. testerMay 14, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    i tried it before without kit. hahaha. made a mess ;P and my paper kinda get stuck to the wire. i don't know why

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