Mix shredded paper and "cotton" from the
Cottonwood trees in a blender with water.
When well blended you have your slurry.
I've collected a whole box of cotton from the
Cottonwood trees.
The cottonwood seed pods cover the ground like snow.
The bits of fluff picked up by the wind swirl about
like a gentle snowstorm.
I mixed more cotton into the slurry.
Once well mixed I poured the slurry
onto a mesh screen.
We pressed the slurry into place covering
the entire screen.
We pressed flower petals, leaves, dandelion seeds
and dried tea into our wet slurry.
Once we have completed our design we placed
our "paper in a low oven to speed the drying process.
Once dry it is ready to cut into whatever
shape you like.
These paper hearts are made by putting the
wet slurry in a heart shaped cookie cutter.
I've incorporated this paper in a mobile.
Wasps are masters at making paper.
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