Bamboo Paper Shred 500g

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Bamboo Paper Shred is an easier and more convenient method to make your own paper. Use to make paper ornaments, keepsakes and seeded paper or seed paper bombs that grow when planted!

To make, simply soak the Bamboo Paper Shred in hot water until the fibres break down (or are a soup-like consistency). Then spoon the pulp onto a flat absorbent surface (e.g. towel), spread pulp out evenly ensuring there are no gaps, then press down firmly to squeeze out the excess water. Allow to dry! PVA can be added to the pulp to add strength. N.B. detailed instructions are included in the pack.

If making seed bombs, add seeds to the soup-like pulp, then shape into a tight ball, whilst squeezing out the excess water. Once formed leave to dry. Wrap a few balls in a paper bag to use as a gift.

Wet pulp can be coloured with artificial (food dye = vibrant colour) or natural dyes (subtle colours).

Once the Bamboo Paper Shred has dried and is now paper, it can be decorated with Posca’s, watercolours, Zart Slicks (paint sticks) and collage materials. Mod Podge can be applied to surface to give a gloss finish.

ACTIVITY IDEA : Add seeds to the pulp to make ornaments, gift tags & cards that can be planted after use!

Prepare pulp as outlined and put in a cooker cutter to shape.
Place plant seeds over the pulp and lightly press them into the surface. NB: Use small seeds such as flower, herb or vegetable seeds.
Leave to dry for at least an hour, then invert the cutter to release the pulp shape.
Leave to dry in warm spot, on a cake cooling rake – this may take up to 1-2 days depending on the thickness of the paper and temperature.

TIP: If making a hanging paper ornament, use a skewer to gently insert a hole into the shape while the pulp is still wet..

Plant after use: place the paper shape onto the surface if the soil and cover with soil (1-2 cm only). Keep damp until the seeds germinate.

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