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Activity: Reuse the news

Materials:
Old newspaper, blender, coat hanger, nylon stocking, bowl, paper towels, iron, cutting board
Time:
60 minutes plus drying time
Skills:
Creative expression, art & design

Recycle your old newspapers and use them to make homemade paper. The process is a bit messy, so adult supervision is recommended. With your child, follow the directions below:

  1. Take several sheets of newspaper and tear them into little pieces.
  2. Put the pieces into the blender.
  3. Add hot water and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
  4. Turn on the blender and blend the mixture for about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Bend the coat hanger to form a round loop.
  6. Cover the hanger loop with the nylon stocking to make a screen.
  7. Place the screen over the bowl and pour the liquid mixture out of the blender.
  8. Let this mixture sit until all the liquid has drained into the bowl, leaving a mushy paste on the screen.
  9. Place the screen between two sheets of paper towels.
  10. Place the paper towels with the screen on top of the cutting board.
  11. Iron out the paper towels.
  12. Remove the paper towels and peel your recycled paper off the screen.
  13. Let it dry.

Once dry, the recycled paper can decorated with rubber stamps and stickers to create personalized stationery.