Papermaking: Handmade Paper and Paper Products

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MATERIALS BASICS Even with the help of machines the papermaking process is still similar to that of 2 000 years ago First plant fibers are beaten and soaked in water This creates paper pulp Then the pulp is filtered through a mold to form a sheet Finally the wet sheet is pressed and dried FIBERS To make your own paper you'll first need fibers for your paper pulp Like traditional papermakers you can use plants These include grasses leaves stems