Difference between revisions of "How to Recycle Paper"
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| − | Tear up paper into long strips | + | Tear up paper into long strips<br> |
| − | Soak the paper strips in a tub of water until it starts to fall apart easily, then stir and tear the strips until you have pulp | + | Soak the paper strips in a tub of water until it starts to fall apart easily, then stir and tear the strips until you have pulp<br> |
| − | Create sheets of paper using molds (called a deckle in the paper making trade) these can be made from a wooden frame with a very fine wire mesh. | + | Create sheets of paper using molds (called a deckle in the paper making trade) these can be made from a wooden frame with a very fine wire mesh.<br> |
| − | scoop the mold through the pulpy water and let the water strain away. | + | scoop the mold through the pulpy water and let the water strain away. <br> |
| − | carefully lay the mold on top of some cloths and peel the mold away | + | carefully lay the mold on top of some cloths and peel the mold away.<br> |
| − | cover the pulp with another cloth and use weights or a press to squeeze out as much water as you can... then either hang the paper or press it some glass to dry | + | cover the pulp with another cloth and use weights or a press to squeeze out as much water as you can...<br> |
| + | then either hang the paper or press it some glass to dry.<br> | ||
Revision as of 23:27, 6 May 2008
Tear up paper into long strips
Soak the paper strips in a tub of water until it starts to fall apart easily, then stir and tear the strips until you have pulp
Create sheets of paper using molds (called a deckle in the paper making trade) these can be made from a wooden frame with a very fine wire mesh.
scoop the mold through the pulpy water and let the water strain away.
carefully lay the mold on top of some cloths and peel the mold away.
cover the pulp with another cloth and use weights or a press to squeeze out as much water as you can...
then either hang the paper or press it some glass to dry.
