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Seeded paper

howardnewlands1howardnewlands1 Posts: 3
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I want to make my own seeded paper, does anyone recommend through experience what types of seed are most likely to germinate, and should I use a limited heat source to dry the paper?
Many thanks
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I don't understand the question. What do you mean by seeded paper?
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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Glad you replied @Fairygirl, I thought it was just me and the accelerated ageing process. 
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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Maybe the OP means this?  But I’ve no idea what paper plays in its part 
    https://www.worm.co.uk/products/bee-and-butterfly-seed-mats?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiNL015fC5gIVB7TtCh0qWQ2dEAQYASABEgICs_D_BwE
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • howardnewlands1howardnewlands1 Posts: 3
    Seeded paper is available commercially, it is pulped paper similar to blotting paper and has various varieties if seed in it, often wild flower or mixed herb...I thought I'd give both the paper and seeding a go...and I wondered if anyone else had done the same... 
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Why not just sprinkle your wild flower seeds in your ground? 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    @Lyn has nailed it. I can't see the purpose of making a paper when you can just sow the seed direct.
    It would be different if you didn't want to buy various packets of seed that you might not use, but if you already have the seed, it's simple to just do as nature does  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Maybe it’s to give as presents?  It’s that time of year 🎁 🎄 

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  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    I made seeded paper years ago and then made it into cards to send for birthdays etc. I would assume that this is what @howardnewlands1 intends to do. The biggest problem I had if I remember rightly, was getting the sheets of an even thickness. I just used the common and garden seeds like poppies, nigella, foxgloves, night scented stock etc. Anything that had a small seed. 

    You could buy seeded paper in the States then - don't know if it is available over here now. I did try to track some down 10 years ago for wedding invitations which I was making but could not find any here. 
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  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    And I left the paper to dry naturally (or I may have put it in the greenhouse - can't remember now). 
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  • howardnewlands1howardnewlands1 Posts: 3
    Thanks hogweed, I have seen the paper used on invites and present tags and wanted to do the same.....but didn't want to produce something that would disappoint on the growing front...

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