Submitted by: Eva D'Amico, an art educator from Ontario, Canada.
Learning Objectives
Identification:
Students will understand how homemade paper is made.
Creation:
Students will create paper using recycled materials.
Appreciation:
Students will learn to appreciate the work and steps involved in making your own paper.
Historical:
Teacher can begin introducing children to the various methods of papermaking throughout the ages.
What You Need:
egg cartons
detergent
water
pot
screens
newspaper
any odd wool sparkles,etc. to add to paper
food coloring (optional)
What You Do:
Encourage children to tear up egg cartons.
Put the pieces in pot with detergent, cook on low for 2-3 hours.
Put in food processor, until smooth consistency.
Add water to mixture before and after cooking.
You can add a touch of food coloring or other items to enhance your paper (string, confetti dots, etc.)
Strain through screen until desired thickness--flip over onto newspaper, put more newspaper and towels on top.
Cover with heavy books, etc for 24 hours. Peel off paper and let dry for 24 more hours--can also make bowls and other fun stuff--put flat paper works the best. You can also use old newspaper and other scrap paper.
KinderArt® Lesson/Activity 