: Shred recycled paper or plant materials and blend them with water in a vat to create pulp.

: You can create your own durable, reusable wrapping paper by stamping brown paper with sponge shapes and paint. Some creators even use wax paper envelopes to melt crayon shavings into colorful designs.

Making a "useful" paper can mean anything from crafting your own handmade sheets from scratch to creating functional items like tubes or custom wrapping. Here are the most effective ways to put together paper based on your goals.

If you need paper to serve a specific function, try these "useful" builds:

What kind of were you looking to create—something for a school project, a DIY craft, or a professional document? How to make paper tubes