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: Use a sponge to soak up excess water, then let your new sheet of paper air dry completely before peeling it off .

For a look at how this process works on a larger industrial scale, you can watch this breakdown of modern papermaking: How Paper Is Made YouTube• Dec 31, 2020 0h10kqq9ud6t7h32po74s_source.mp4

: Shred old paper (like newspapers, office paper, or egg cartons) and soak it in warm water for a few hours. Blend the soaked paper with more water until it reaches a smooth, soup-like consistency . : Use a sponge to soak up excess

: Submerge a "mold and deckle" (a frame with a fine screen) into the basin. Lift it straight up to catch a thin, even layer of pulp on the screen . : Submerge a "mold and deckle" (a frame

: Carefully flip the screen onto a flat, absorbent surface (like a piece of felt or a towel) and press down to transfer the wet sheet .

: Fill a large tub or basin halfway with water and pour in your paper pulp. Stir it well so the fibers are evenly distributed .

Once you have your paper, you can use it for various 3D paper crafts or simple origami projects like notebooks and animals .