DIY Paper
Textured, handmade paper sheets crafted from old bags, egg cartons, and scraps that were headed for the recycling bin.
Madison Block
April 16, 2026
Thick, slightly rough sheets with a beautiful organic texture — the kind of paper that feels good in your hands and makes even a simple note feel special. Madison Block blends soaked scraps into a smooth pulp and pulls each sheet on a mesh screen, then presses and irons them flat. A low-key, endlessly repeatable project that turns trash into something you actually want to write on.
Materials
- Scrap paper (packing paper, paper bags, egg cartons, toilet paper tubes)
- Containers for soaking
- Blender (dedicated, not for food)
- Large bin or bucket
- Mesh screen
- Old towels
- Iron + ironing board
- Optional add-ins (dried flowers, crayon shavings, natural food dye)
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