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Leaf Embedded Background Paper

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Playing around once again with paper pulp to create an interesting paper that can be used as a background for a photo or special verse. A pile of leftover white card stock scraps from another project, were used to make the pulp for the paper.  Because the scraps were from a heavier paper, I used  fringe scissors  that cut  paper into thin shreds then soaked them in water before placing them into a blender to make pulp.  The pulp, along with some water, was then placed into a squeeze bottle.  NOTE:  The blended pulp, along with water, can be poured into a bowl and a baster can be used to squeeze the pulp onto the screen.   To form the sheet of paper, use the  large dip handmold  and place it on a large cookie sheet with a lip.  Squeeze the paper pulp onto the screen - keep layering the pulp onto the screen, covering the entire surface.    NOTE:  I didn't worry too much about it being a bit thicker in pla...