Paper making

[Silver Ether]

I know these are makeable but as we don't have all the stuff to hand and its something that will not be used very often I thought I would ask ... I want to make some paper in the holidays with the minded kids as part of a theme
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We will be using the woods and nature and as part of the activities and I would like to make some paper ... but I need a screen . Before I go and buy one does anyone have one that they want to recycle in my direction ... willing to pay for it or do a swap ... like one of my shopping bags for it ... SE waits

[Thomzo]

Where abouts are you? I have a few that you could borrow. Anywhere near Swindon?

Otherwise beg, borrow or freecycle a picture frame (about A4 size is ideal for a beginner, just make sure you can fit it in your tray). Then cover it with some old net curtain - a staple gun makes it easy.

Zoe

[Silver Ether]

not close enough zoe Thanks though... flower: Looks like I may have to make something ... :

[Ellendra]

Try bending a wire coat hanger into the shape you want, then cover it with old pantyhose (or are they called tights over there? Nylons? Uncomfortable and unnecessary leg coverings?)

[mrsflibble]

Try bending a wire coat hanger into the shape you want, then cover it with old pantyhose (or are they called tights over there? Nylons? Uncomfortable and unnecessary leg coverings?)

I second this.
yes, tights is right Ellendra. Nylons in my mind is a word purely reserved for the even more uncomfortable but oh so much more fun stockings (hold-ups?)

[Silver Ether]

Try bending a wire coat hanger into the shape you want, then cover it with old pantyhose (or are they called tights over there? Nylons? Uncomfortable and unnecessary leg coverings?)

Actually that might work on an old picture frame that I have found ... but pinning the tights to it... hmmmm now as I have't wore tights for ... errrr blimey at least 25 years ... will have to ask friends Thanks for that

[mrsflibble]

pound shop. I've managed to find 5 pairs in there in a pack. no good for wearing around my legs 'cos they didn't stretch that well, but great for paper making.