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: Shred recycled paper or harvest plant fibers like bamboo or mulberry. Soak them in water for at least 24 hours to soften.

: Pulse the soaked material in a blender with plenty of water until it reaches a "soupy" consistency.

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: Flip the wet sheet onto a flat, absorbent surface (like a felt cloth or towel). Use a sponge to press out excess water through the back of the screen.

: Fill a large tub with water and stir in several cups of pulp. Submerge your mold and deckle, then lift it horizontally to catch a thin, even layer of fibers on the screen. : Shred recycled paper or harvest plant fibers

: Carefully peel the sheet away and hang it or lay it flat to dry completely. Essential Supplies

How to make recycled paper (+ mould & deckle diy) | Tutorial : Felts, wool blankets, or even heavy towels

Making "proper paper" at home involves transforming plant fibers or recycled scraps into a uniform pulp, which is then pressed into thin sheets. Historically, this process was popularized by Ts'ai Lun in China using materials like mulberry bark and hemp. For a modern "proper" result, you'll typically use a —a two-part frame with a screen—to lift fibers out of a water bath. The Papermaking Process