I know this video has been out for a while, but I thought I’d throw in a suggestion. It may have already been mentioned here, so forgive me for it’s a repeat.

My uncle showed me many years ago that he put a few drops of vanilla into every gallon of paint. It helped remove that paint smell without ever smelling like vanilla. I know most paint these days is made with low VOCs, so there’s not nearly as much of an odor.
So I took his idea and started using it for my coffee-dyed paper. A few drops of vanilla makes a huge difference. The other big thing (and probably even more helpful) is to put a tablespoon or two of baking soda (not powder) info the coffee dye. This not only neutralizes the smell of the coffee, but it also prevents the paper from becoming acidic. And any person who works with paper knows that an alkaline pH is what you want, not acidic.

Two things I must comment on:  The organization of your projects is superb. You’re a natural teacher. And your video editing skills are exquisite. There’s no waiting around, or fast forwarding through your work. As a professor, I cannot tell you how happy that makes me. Great work.

If you want your coffee solution to last for years. Add a teaspoon of white vinegar & a pinch of salt. It preserves the coffee. I have a coffee dye that is over three years old.

You can also use thin lace, its fabulous. If you dip the lace then arrange it on paper to later peel off when dry it gives superb results. X

I have been a professional crafter for 33 years.  I love learning something new.  I play with it for a couple of years, do the making money thing and then move on to something else.  I stumbled across this tutorial on You tube about 45 minutes ago.  I have to tell you your presentation is fabulous.  I loved the speed, the angles, there is SO much.  What a joy it was to watch this.  Thank you so much for posting this.  I'm going to have an enormous amount of fun over the course of this winter.  Your imagination is inspiring.  I am your new bestie..lol...

Catherine in Canada

Just finished your rice paper tutorial. How delightful you are!! I’m 79 yo and your excitement over the sound, feel, textures of the papers took me back to my child- self. Always loved paper, paste, colors, paints…but only now hv time to play again. 😄Thanks for sharing your joy. Off to craft store for the largest jug of white glue I can find.

I've been a "paper freak" all my life- the sound, the smell, the feel!  You are not alone in this!!! Loved the video!!!

You are so right that our minds are percolating with ideas! Outstanding tutorial! Here's one of my tricks: dampen the cheesecloth first and the glue will penetrate the fibers more easily. If you don't want one side to be shiny peel it up and flip it over before it is completely dry.

Idea! You could wallpaper walls, cover shelves, cupboards inside and out, pottery for you plants … the sky is the limit here. Love it love it😊❤❤❤

❤ Once again, discovering this video 4 years later!!😂 Dear Natasha … your tutorial is so thorough, simplified, detailed and easy to follow.  You are an angel to always share such great ideas.  I will definitely do this!!  Thank you❤

Watching your channel is like going to Paper Craft University!  I’m so very grateful for you and your willingness to share your creativity. Thank you for doing what you do, it means a lot to me 😁

Could be used to make bookmarks, ornaments for trees, light catchers, lampshades, earrings, ribbons for packages, and other embellishments.  I personally love the little bags you made after sewing the sides.

Natasa, I’m so happy you were inspired from seeing my video. I’ve been using this technique for quite awhile but have never tried it using cheese cloth. I LOVE the way that looks. I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for giving me new inspiration! 🤗💕

your trick of the cereal bag as a barrier is wonderful.  am new to paper crafts but I find myself evaluating the potential of trash for all my art projects.  drives the husband nuts. genius

I am so very happy that you decided to make your own rice paper! Because I have never liked buying store bought rice paper! Now I can make my own because of you! Thank You!!  I want to make some Bookmarks with mine!! Then I want to glue pieces  of dried flowers and tiny leaves to them! Then take some thin 😅 ribbon to my edges.. Yes, the juices are flowing! I guess I need to make a tutorial on this!

Love that tip about pushing the edge to help when removing the dry sheet.

We made prints by placing glue on our palms while in elementary school.  Such memories you awakened.

I love how you continually find new ways of creating a faux version of some expensive new product that we'd all like to have! Thank you! And I love that you found another use for those cereal bags. My husband keeps saving them for me since your last video on making something with cereal bags and they're piling up!! I will definitely do this project. I like all of your results, especially the sewn pockets, I think those look really unique. Thank you for another great idea!!

Plan to redo the old dusty rice paper on my dividers with this brilliant idea. And it can. be wiped clean! And super cost effective......yay! Can't wait to start. .🎉