Seed Paper
Recycled paper that you can put back into the earth!
Collect Materials
- Recycled/ used paper
- Water
- Old blender
- Seeds of choice
- Screen (you can use a window screen)
- Cellophane
- Rolling pin
- Towel
- Paint
- Brushes
- Scissors
Blend Paper
- Rip paper into shreds and put into the blender
- Add water fill up 1/4 of the blender
- Blend in increments mixing if needed
- Blend until it makes a mushy texture
Drying the Paper
- Place screen on top of the towel
- Put paper mush on screen, pour seeds on, and mix them into the paper
- Press the paper into the screen until it makes a thin sheet
- Be sure that you pressed a majority of water out of the paper
- Put a sheet of cellophane paper on top and roll it flat with a rolling pin
- Carefully take off the cellophane and leave the paper to dry on screen for one day
Making Paper Into Card
Cards:
- Cut into 4x6 squares
- Paint on chosen design
Making Paper Into Bookmark
- Cut into 2x6 pieces
- Paint on chosen design
- Punch a hole at the top
- Add string
Making Paper Into Car Freshener
- Cut paper into the desired shape (no bigger than 5x5)
- Drop on chosen essential oils
- Paint on design
- Add more essential oil
- Punch hole at the top
- Add string
Enjoy Your Seed Paper!!
After you are done using paper you can plant, water, and grow it!