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What you will need:
  • a parent or a teacher
  • used paper
  • small bucket
  • food processor/blender
  • wire coat hanger
  • an old nylon stocking
  • large mixing bowl
  • iron
  • paper towels
1. Collect used paper such as newspaper, old class assignments, or that test you made a bad grade on. 
2. Shred the paper and put in a bucket filled with water.  Soak the paper for 24 hours.
3. Put a handful of soaked paper in a blender or food processor.  Add 2 cups of water.
4. Bend the hook of the hanger inward  Slip the nylon stocking over the hanger.  This will act as a screen.
5.  Place the screen over the mixing bowl.  Slowly pour the mixture in the blender on to the screen.  Let the water drain for several minutes.
6. Place the screen between 2 paper towels and place on a cutting board.
7. With an iron on low heat, gently iron the paper towels.
8. Remove the paper towels and peel off the paper. 

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