Museum of Science and Industry

Make Recycled Paper

Step 4 of 9: Tear the paper and blend

Key Terms Defined

Slurry
A pulpy mixture of paper pieces and water

Tear three sheets of white paper and one sheet of colored paper into one-inch pieces and place in a blender. Fill the blender halfway with warm water. Blend to create a pulpy mixture called slurry.

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  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Open every day except Christmas Day
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Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
1 (773) 684-1414
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