Recycling paper envelopes.

Wow! What an interesting concept. I never have heard of this. It certainly looks enticing. You have done a fantastic job with your shredded envelopes.

That is so interesting! I'm going to go look it up. It looks like something else I "need" to do. lol

This is marvelous. Have been crafting all my life and I love this. Do you let them dry on their own or use the oven at all? Do you use a special basecoat before you paint?. Full of questions aren't I./Lillian

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by crafter2243 05 Nov 2015

No oven. In my old house I would lay the form on the floor heater. New house no such thing but in the summer they are dry in a very short time laying outside. I had not used a special base coat in the past, but that may be a good idea and possibly make them last longer.

You are brilliant! Would make a very special project to do with the kids, too.

Wonderful recycling idea will have to remember this one for when I have the grands next

Angie ....this are beautiful

Oh! my what an idea!!

Clever idea. They look great.

great job !!

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by crafter2243 03 Nov 2015

Are you still up?

by gerryvb 04 Nov 2015

oops,,,caught me....with love G.

Silly me. I've been shredding envelopes to put in the garden compost and I could have lovely ornaments and gifts for others. These are wonderful. Thanks for sharing this idea.

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by crafter2243 03 Nov 2015

I use envelopes as well making paper. it is really kind of fun.

Interesting work, do you use special forms for this?

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by crafter2243 03 Nov 2015

Yes I had them for a while and they are made from clay.If you google "Paper Casting" you can find out all kinds of info.

Amazing what you can do, this is unique never seen it before. Thanks for showing us. Sandra.

Unique technique....

Interesting and thanks for showing what you have produced

That's a great way to recycle.who would ever guess it is paper. I love projects like this