Leaf Embedded Background Paper
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...