Papermaking Crafts

About the projects

Do these projects to make games played around the world and games played long ago. The projects feature board games, card games, and outdoor games from different cultures with an emphasis on fun. Learn the rules for the games, a bit of history and how to make all the equipment needed to play the games. More games will be added in the coming weeks and months.

The projects range in difficulty from VERY EASY to EASY.

Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects, then select a project and have some crafting fun!

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  Handmade Paper from Recycled Scraps - In this project learn how to make paper by hand from recycled scraps of paper. Learn techniques that will give the best results at home, along with simple and inexpensive alternatives for children or beginners who just want to experiment.

  AVERAGE

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  Mold and Deckle - A mold and deckle is an essential tool for handmade papermaking. Instructions are given for making the Mold and Deckle from wood, recycled picture frames or, especially for beginners and children, a simple plastic canvas and cardboard version..

  EASY to AVERAGE