Making plantable paper is the ultimate eco-friendly craft and folk art.  Make either a sheet of paper or a ball with seeds inside, plant it, water it, watch it grow.  As gifts, make plantable gift tags, cards, party favors.  Spread the love of greening in your favorite garden or patch of dirt!  
 
MAKING PAPER BALLS 
Press and squeeze wet paper pulp and seeds together to form a ball, maybe even swinging it around to decrease wetness and get some exercise!
 
Best for ages 7 years +
1 to 1-1/2 hours depending on group size
 
MAKING SHEETS OF PAPER
Why it is INTENSIVE:
Preparation, set-up, and break down takes approximately 40 minutes.  One instructor helps two participants at a time pull sheets of paper from the tub while small groups rotate through a series of "jobs" relying on one or two adults for group management.  Time needed to rotate through the group will vary, and 1-3 adults helping with young folks is suggested.  
 
Some preparation and basic materials are required.
 
Best for ages 5 years +
1 to 2-1/2 hours

BUILD A SERIES WITH:
Fantastic Trash
Fibers & Fingers
Mud, Dirt, Sand & Clay
Southern China
Papermaking Intensive
Books, Journals & Zines
Plant-able Seed Balls