: Mention its origins in China (attributed to Cai Lun around 105 AD) and its evolution from hand-made methods to industrial production [2]. 2. Raw Materials

: Breaking down the raw material into fibers using water and mechanical or chemical processes until it reaches a soupy consistency [4, 11].

: Use of scrap paper, receipts, and junk mail to create new sheets [6].

: Mechanical rollers or manual pressure squeeze out excess water to bond the fibers [1, 3].

: The mixture is sprayed onto a fine mesh screen (or a mold and deckle for DIY) to form a sheet [1, 11].