Tear the paper into small pieces and soak them in water for several hours to break down the fibers.
Press out the excess moisture using a sponge or a heavy weight.
: Rolling the pulp into thin sheets and applying finishes to control the texture. How to Make Handmade Paper - DIY Handmade Paper
Let the paper dry completely before peeling it off the surface. Alternative: Preparation for Commercial Paper
"Couch" (flip) the wet pulp sheet onto a flat, absorbent surface like a piece of felt or a dry towel.
Submerge the mold and deckle and pull it straight up. The screen will catch a thin, even layer of pulp. :
Tear the paper into small pieces and soak them in water for several hours to break down the fibers.
Press out the excess moisture using a sponge or a heavy weight.
: Rolling the pulp into thin sheets and applying finishes to control the texture. How to Make Handmade Paper - DIY Handmade Paper
Let the paper dry completely before peeling it off the surface. Alternative: Preparation for Commercial Paper
"Couch" (flip) the wet pulp sheet onto a flat, absorbent surface like a piece of felt or a dry towel.
Submerge the mold and deckle and pull it straight up. The screen will catch a thin, even layer of pulp. :