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Paper made out of old blue jeans?

Does anyone know how to make paper out of old blue jeans? When I was in grade school we made a sort of paper out of blue jeans as a project for the whole class.. the only thing I can remember about it, is the process, that you have to "shred" the jeans up until all you have is the fibers and you stick them in a solution...then you take them out and lay them in the shape you want your paper to be.. compress it then after it is dry you have "blue jean paper".
I need to know what is all in the "solution" so if you have done this or just know please share! Extra tips are welcome to!


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Steps for Jean paper:

1- shred jean till fine fiberes
2-mix paper adhesive (you can find them in any art supply store) with water solutions
3- dissolve jean fibers in the adhesive and mix
4- take cheescloth or stocking, wrap it around a square coathanger, or any rectangular shape
5-dip cloth into the mixture
6- let the mixture dry
7- remove and ready to use once its dry