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by crafter2243 03 Nov 2015 ( edited Nov 06'15 00:24 )
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Recycling paper envelopes.

by running paper in a blender with water, drain, press pulp into form, let dry, and paint.

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Comments (15)
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by bevintex 03 Nov 2015
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That's a great way to recycle.who would ever guess it is paper. I love projects like this
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by asterixsew 03 Nov 2015
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Interesting and thanks for showing what you have produced
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by dragonflyer 03 Nov 2015
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Unique technique....
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by sandralane 03 Nov 2015
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Amazing what you can do, this is unique never seen it before. Thanks for showing us. Sandra.
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by elemausi 03 Nov 2015
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Interesting work, do you use special forms for this?
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by crafter2243 03 Nov 2015
Yes I had them for a while and they are made from clay.If you google "Paper Casting" you can find out all kinds of info.
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by graceandham 03 Nov 2015
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Silly me. I've been shredding envelopes to put in the garden compost and I could have lovely ornaments and gifts for others. These are wonderful. Thanks for sharing this idea.
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by crafter2243 03 Nov 2015
I use envelopes as well making paper. it is really kind of fun.
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by gerryvb 03 Nov 2015
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great job !!
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by crafter2243 03 Nov 2015
Are you still up?
by gerryvb 04 Nov 2015
oops,,,caught me....with love G.
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by babash 03 Nov 2015
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Clever idea. They look great.
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by katydid 04 Nov 2015
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Oh! my what an idea!!
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by emily16838 04 Nov 2015
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Angie ....this are beautiful
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by marianb 04 Nov 2015
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Wonderful recycling idea will have to remember this one for when I have the grands next
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by karenalice 04 Nov 2015
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You are brilliant! Would make a very special project to do with the kids, too.
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by lbrow 05 Nov 2015
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This is marvelous. Have been crafting all my life and I love this. Do you let them dry on their own or use the oven at all? Do you use a special basecoat before you paint?. Full of questions aren't I./Lillian
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by crafter2243 05 Nov 2015
No oven. In my old house I would lay the form on the floor heater. New house no such thing but in the summer they are dry in a very short time laying outside. I had not used a special base coat in the past, but that may be a good idea and possibly make them last longer.
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by jrob 05 Nov 2015
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That is so interesting! I'm going to go look it up. It looks like something else I "need" to do. lol
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by grandmamek 06 Nov 2015
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Wow! What an interesting concept. I never have heard of this. It certainly looks enticing. You have done a fantastic job with your shredded envelopes.