: Tear old paper (like newspaper, junk mail, or printer paper) into small pieces. Soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes, then blend the mixture until it reaches a thick, soup-like consistency.
: Stretch a fine mesh screen over a wooden frame (a "mould").
: Press out excess moisture with a sponge or another towel. Let the paper dry for at least 24 hours. If it curls, flatten it under a heavy book. Creative Variations
: Sprinkle seeds (like wildflowers or herbs) onto the wet pulp before it dries. Once used, the paper can be planted to grow a garden.