make your own paper using dryer lint - Big Big Forums

jalex · 04-24-2003, 08:29 AM

Use white or gray dryer lint, mix it with old newspapers, add water and put it all in a blender until it's well mixed, but not too wet. Then put the mix on cardboard, cover it with wax paper and roll it out flat with a rolling pin, making sure all excess water is removed. When you have rolled it out, let it dry for a day. This recycled paper is a little rough, but can be used as scrap paper or for short notes. If you separate the colors from your dryer lint, you can make different color paper.

maysie · 04-24-2003, 10:09 AM

This would make a good craft project for my 4-H kids... THANKS

shelhop · 04-24-2003, 03:32 PM

With a family of 7, we have LOTS of dryer lint! What a great way to teach kids about recycling!

gwendolen · 04-27-2003, 12:01 AM

Hi, I've been lurking around for AGES, but this is my first post. I'm doing laundry right now. My b.f. and I own a dog and cat and transfer them back and forth, and you can always tell who has them cuz the lint has a TON of pet hair. Would that work??

jalex · 04-27-2003, 02:09 AM

I don't know...but I would give it a try anyways....adds some extra fiber to it....LOL
Besides that...I know that people make paper with flower petals in it..so a couple of hairs should not hurt it..
If you do try it, let us know how it came out.