DIY Faux Rice Paper Tutorial - Easy!!!

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  @RingoWild · 1 year ago

  I know this video has been out for a while, but I thought I’d throw in a suggestion. It may have already been mentioned here, so forgive me for it’s a repeat. <br><br>My uncle showed me many years ago that he put a few drops of vanilla into every gallon of paint. It helped remove that paint smell without ever smelling like vanilla. I know most paint these days is made with low VOCs, so there’s not nearly as much of an odor. <br>So I took his idea and started using it for my coffee-dyed paper. A few drops of vanilla makes a huge difference. The other big thing (and probably even more helpful) is to put a tablespoon or two of baking soda (not powder) info the coffee dye. This not only neutralizes the smell of the coffee, but it also prevents the paper from becoming acidic. And any person who works with paper knows that an alkaline pH is what you want, not acidic.

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  @jlojai · 4 years ago

  Two things I must comment on: &nbsp;The organization of your projects is superb. You’re a natural teacher. And your video editing skills are exquisite. There’s no waiting around, or fast forwarding through your work. As a professor, I cannot tell you how happy that makes me. Great work.

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  @elizabethpeters9063 · 3 years ago

  If you want your coffee solution to last for years. Add a teaspoon of white vinegar &amp; a pinch of salt. It preserves the coffee. I have a coffee dye that is over three years old.

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  @theolderwomansviewagematte2218 · 8 months ago

  You can also use thin lace, its fabulous. If you dip the lace then arrange it on paper to later peel off when dry it gives superb results. X

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  @justcath1 · 3 years ago

  I have been a professional crafter for 33 years. &nbsp;I love learning something new. &nbsp;I play with it for a couple of years, do the making money thing and then move on to something else. &nbsp;I stumbled across this tutorial on You tube about 45 minutes ago. &nbsp;I have to tell you your presentation is fabulous. &nbsp;I loved the speed, the angles, there is SO much. &nbsp;What a joy it was to watch this. &nbsp;Thank you so much for posting this. &nbsp;I&apos;m going to have an enormous amount of fun over the course of this winter. &nbsp;Your imagination is inspiring. &nbsp;I am your new bestie..lol...<br><br>Catherine in Canada

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  @jowicker6514 · 4 years ago

  Just finished your rice paper tutorial. How delightful you are!! I’m 79 yo and your excitement over the sound, feel, textures of the papers took me back to my child- self. Always loved paper, paste, colors, paints…but only now hv time to play again. 😄Thanks for sharing your joy. Off to craft store for the largest jug of white glue I can find.

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  @jacquelinethomasson3692 · 4 years ago

  I&apos;ve been a &quot;paper freak&quot; all my life- the sound, the smell, the feel! &nbsp;You are not alone in this!!! Loved the video!!!

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  @Robin_Alcorn · 4 years ago

  You are so right that our minds are percolating with ideas! Outstanding tutorial! Here&apos;s one of my tricks: dampen the cheesecloth first and the glue will penetrate the fibers more easily. If you don&apos;t want one side to be shiny peel it up and flip it over before it is completely dry.

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  @lorettamaloney6287 · 4 weeks ago

  ❤ Once again, discovering this video 4 years later!!😂 Dear Natasha … your tutorial is so thorough, simplified, detailed and easy to follow. &nbsp;You are an angel to always share such great ideas. &nbsp;I will definitely do this!! &nbsp;Thank you❤

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  @elizabethreed6639 · 2 years ago

  I am so very happy that you decided to make your own rice paper! Because I have never liked buying store bought rice paper! Now I can make my own because of you! Thank You!! &nbsp;I want to make some Bookmarks with mine!! Then I want to glue pieces &nbsp;of dried flowers and tiny leaves to them! Then take some thin 😅 ribbon to my edges.. Yes, the juices are flowing! I guess I need to make a tutorial on this!

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  @lindawood8764 · 4 years ago

  Love that tip about pushing the edge to help when removing the dry sheet.

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  @opubliclibrarian2284 · 4 years ago

  Could be used to make bookmarks, ornaments for trees, light catchers, lampshades, earrings, ribbons for packages, and other embellishments. &nbsp;I personally love the little bags you made after sewing the sides.

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