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Rated 5 out of
5
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lilwritinghood from
Hours of fun and keep it to use again!
This was probably one of the best things I could of gifted my kids ( and self!) yes you read right, I , a 28 year old mom still loves to color draw and craft LOVES this thing. Not only did it provide hours of fun for us but it also is able to be saved and used again when you either A. Make paper pulp out of recycled papers or B. Buy more paper pulp ! I love the creative it produces and my kids were pretty stoked to find it as a joint gift under the Christmas tree!
Its super easy to use and set up and the kids love getting creative making paper that they can use for other crafts or writing !
Date published: 2021-01-02
Rated 4 out of
5
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Jsmith from
Fun, but takes some practice
I loved making paper as a kid, and thought this would be a great kit to share that fun with my son. He loves making the paper, but this definitely has some learning curve to it. When packing the pulp into the cup, if you pack it down too much, it will be too much for the machine. We almost broke it trying to get the paper pressed, and had very thick paper as a result. The next time, we did less, and had the same issue. I wound up scooping out a lot of the mixture, spreading it around and trying again. Much better result. So I'd say put in just enough to spread out and cover the screen. Overall, this is a fun kit with a fun result. Our favorite thing to create are bookmarks.
Date published: 2021-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mimi64 from
Kids love it!
I have 2 Granddaughters who love making crafts. When I saw this I knew they would love it. It was so easy for them to do on their own. They just measured out the pulp added water stirred and then added the color they wanted the paper to be. Then they just spread it out evenly with a spatula. For a custom design, they added random drops of color right out of the bottles onto the pulp. Then you have to roll it then lift the tray out and wait for it to dry. After it dries they have so much fun decorating them. Very well made and easy to use.
Date published: 2020-11-24
Rated 2 out of
5
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MtnMama from
Fun activity, but doesn't make usable paper
My kids and I had fun with this kit, and we may still be able to make it work better than our first few attempts. Here is a summary of the pros and cons:
Pros:
-All components are sturdy and easy to clean
-Includes a good amount of pulp so you can make quite a bit of paper
-Kid-friendly activity, with adult supervision
Cons:
-Press isn't strong enough to make paper thin (we ended up with thick, almost cardboard texture "paper").
-Using the oven dry method, it took 3+ hrs at 200 degrees to dry the paper fully. I'm sure it would have taken at least 24 hrs. if air drying.
-My kids wanted to use their paper to make cards, which didn't end up being possible. The paper dried too curved and too stiff to be usable.
We will try this again, using significantly less pulp than the 250mL recommended in the instructions. Perhaps we will have better luck with less pulp. As a craft activity, it was fun, but less than successful. I'm still hopeful but I'm not sure this kit will produce useful paper.
Date published: 2020-12-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Katb from
We had so much fun doing this together
I was so excited to receive this! I had my twin Granddaughters over here during an online school adventure, we finished the classroom work and then decided to make paper, their eyes lit up. It was a little like herding cats, but that is life with 7 year olds. The product instructions were very easy to follow, and the end results were very good. It was a great project, when it dries we will play some more and maybe make mom and dad some special Christmas cards
Date published: 2020-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Carterfam12! from
Great time passer
I had no idea what it would take to make paper but my daughter and I were working on a study of nature and found this craft set and thought it would be great to try and it was!!! The products are all nicely labeled and the instructions are so easy to follow my 8 year old was able to do most of it independently! The only part that was a little hard was the actually rolling out the paper but other than that this set is fabulous! We loved being able to make different colored papers! A great fun and learning craft! Highly recommend!
Date published: 2020-11-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mamamays from
Lots of fun
This paper maker kit was a big hit at our home. Not only did the kids have a good time but the adults were still talking about it the next day too! This was great because each piece is designed each time. Each one is different and yet all made from the same materials. The colors were nice and vibrant and the kit was easy to maneuver through. We loved that it comes with plenty of pulp and color and the screens added a cool aspect to making their own paper projects!!
Date published: 2020-11-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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AshMum from
Super fun and easy to use.
The Crayola Paper Maker is a really cool hands on fun project. It's super easy to use. The directions are really easy to follow. It is labelled for 8+. I made paper with my almost five year old. He only needed a little bit of help. Turning the handle was where he had trouble. I did that part. I do think the handle is a little flimsy. I wish they just did the plastic a little thicker on it. I feel like it could easily snap. We did the oven method for drying the paper. We did have to dry it for a bit longer then indicated, but we do live in a humid area. I was curious about working a little outside the regular projects and I added some flowers. It turned out very nice. The maker has everything you need for 20 sheets of 5” x 8” paper. The paper is pretty thick, so I might play around with that a little and see if less works just as good. It comes with the ink. They have a fair amount of oil in primary colors, so that is helpful for getting all those fun color mixes. Overall, it's a really awesome hands on fun machine and craft.
Date published: 2020-11-13
Where can you buy more pulp or what can you use instead?
Denny's got your "paper" back! When you need more pulp for the Crayola Paper Maker, my pack suggests any of the following to keep the creative fun going. Hope this helps!
- Shredded, unused, plain toilet paper works best, as it has the texture most like the pulp that is included with this kit.
- Experiment using paper pulp, paper mache (found at many craft stores), printer paper, notebook paper, or paper towels. You’ll need to shred, wet, press, and dry
the paper. With help from an adult, try using a blender to make the wetted shreds into a finer pulp to create your own custom paper. Remember, not all paper is
created alike! Construction Paper is too thick and not recommended.
Date published: 2023-01-15
Can I fit this in a stocking?
Denny to the rescue! The Crayola Paper Maker is too large to consider a stocking suffer. It measures approximately 4.5" D x 11.5" L x 11.5" W. Happy holidays from your favorite crayon!
Date published: 2022-11-22
How thick is the paper made by the Paper Maker kit?
What a colorful question! The thickness of your paper will be determined by the amount of pulp used. I'm sure you'll have a beautiful assortment of your handmade paper in no time!
Date published: 2021-12-14
I was wondering why only two screens are included in the Paper Making Kit? The paper needs to dry with one of the screens, so you are unable to start working on another sheet until first one is dry. This really stopped the fun:-(
Denny here! I'm so glad you and your artists are having a blast making your own unique sheets with the Paper Maker. Since I don't want the colorful fun to stop either, I'll be sure to pass along this feedback to our team. So my pals on the Colorful Care Team can learn more, please contact them at 1-800-CRAYOLA. Best wishes for a colorful day ahead!
Date published: 2022-12-29
can I get extra screens so we can make more than one sheet of paper at at time for the paper maker kit?
Sounds like someone is having a blast with their Crayola Paper Maker! Since the screen is not available separately, I'll take your suggestion directly to my pack. Don't worry, you can always stock up on this product to keep the creativity flowing. Have a colorful day!
Date published: 2021-09-07
What is the original scraps to make paper made from?
Here's your answer, hot off the press! The Crayola Paper Maker includes pulp similar to what you'd find at a craft store. For a fun DIY project, make your own with shredded, unused, plain toilet paper, paper mache, printer paper, notebook paper or paper towels. Let the creative fun begin!
Date published: 2021-09-07
Can anyone email me the instruction book? We have the set but the instructions went walkabout before we got to use it
There's no reason to feel blue, Kirsty. My pack is eager to get you on track creating with the Crayola Paper Maker. Please contact the team at https://Crayola.com/support. Tell them Denny sent you!
Date published: 2021-06-07