Ideas for Halloween!
I created this burnt old looking paper to make a spooky sign for a Halloween party at work.
The whole process takes longer than I thought; however it is easier that I thought it would be. It is just time consuming, but I am sure you will be satisfied with the result!
1. Make a really strong cup of coffee. Pour coffee into a shallow container, such as cookie sheet or baking pan.
2. Using a spoon to help covering entire paper with coffee both bottom and top. Let it sit for couple of minutes.
3. To create starches, using your fingernails or spoon to create lines/ starches lightly on paper while it is still sitting in the coffee. Make holes if prefers.
4. Dry paper by hanging on a hanger or placing it on another baking pan, using hair dryer to blow dry if you don't have time; or dry over night.
(Tips: To create lumps or folds, before the paper is completely dried, place the paper in a way that you desire to create the design you want; such as folding up a corners, tearing the edges of paper etc.)
5. Once paper is completely dried. Create burnt edges by placing paper on lit of fire back and forth until black burn spot is created. Be careful using fire.
*I used normal white paper here, and I assume that this method will work on any other kinds of paper, however, keep in mind that using thick papers will achieve better results and texture. Thin papers are hard to handle when wet, papers that are too thick takes more time to absorb coffee for strong/ solid colour. Whichever kinds will achieve different results, bring out your creativity, it is a fun activity for kids and an good decor idea on Halloween.
