Once couched, stack several sheets between cloths and place them under a heavy weight or a book press for several hours. This compresses the fibers into a dense, solid sheet. 4. Drying and Finishing
Tear your scrap paper into small pieces and soak them in hot water for at least 12 hours. This softens the fibers, allowing them to bond more effectively. PK02MOV
Transfer the wet sheet onto an absorbent cloth. To make it "solid," use a heavy sponge to press out as much water as possible while the paper is still on the mesh. Once couched, stack several sheets between cloths and
To make the paper truly "solid" and resistant to tearing or buckling, add strengthening agents to the pulp: add strengthening agents to the pulp: