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Paper made from scraps, seeded by hand, and planted in the ground. Nothing you make will disappear more beautifully.


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Step 1: Prepare the Pulp
Tear scrap paper (avoid glossy or coated sheets) into small pieces about 2 cm
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Step 1: Prepare the Pulp
Tear scrap paper (avoid glossy or coated sheets) into small pieces about 2 cm square. Soak them in warm water for at least 2 hours or overnight. Blend the soaked pieces with fresh water in a blender until you have a smooth, even slurry with no visible


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Step 2: Add Seeds to the Vat
Fill a rectangular tub or basin with several inches of water.
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Step 2: Add Seeds to the Vat
Fill a rectangular tub or basin with several inches of water. Stir in your pulp and then add your seeds. Wildflower mixes, chamomile, thyme, and basil all work well. Use roughly 1 teaspoon of small seeds per A5 sheet. Avoid seeds with a hard coating or


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Step 3: Pull the Sheet
Dip a mould and deckle (a framed screen) flat into the vat, then lift it up
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Step 3: Pull the Sheet
Dip a mould and deckle (a framed screen) flat into the vat, then lift it up level. Let the water drain through the screen for 30 seconds. Gently shake the frame side to side to even out the pulp layer. The thinner and more even this layer, the better the


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Step 4: Press and Dry
Transfer the wet sheet onto a flat piece of felt or an old towel by flipping
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Step 4: Press and Dry
Transfer the wet sheet onto a flat piece of felt or an old towel by flipping the screen face-down and pressing gently. Peel the screen away. Lay another felt sheet on top and press out excess water with a rolling pin or sponge. Leave the sheet to air dry


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Planting Instructions to Include
Cut finished sheets into cards or tags and write brief planting notes on each one. To plant, press the seed paper 3 to 5 mm into moist soil, cover lightly, and keep it damp. Seeds germinate within 7 to 21 days. Include this information on the packaging if you plan to give the paper as a gift.