Plant | Fibre

: Dip a screen (mold) and frame (deckle) into the vat at a 45-degree angle, then lift horizontally to capture a layer of fiber.

: Chop harvested leaves or stalks into small pieces (about 1/2 to 1 inch) to ensure even cooking.

: Fill a large basin with water and stir in your pulp. plant fibre

: Boil the fibers in water mixed with an alkali like washing soda (sodium carbonate) or caustic soda . This removes lignin and non-cellulose materials that make plants rigid.

: To get a thicker, deeper texture, use a higher concentration of pulp to water in your vat. Long fibers from plants like kozo or cattail create a stronger, more textured sheet. 4. Forming the Sheet : Dip a screen (mold) and frame (deckle)

: Cook for 1 to 3 hours until the fibers pull apart easily when tugged.

: Use plants high in cellulose like flax , hemp , yucca , cattails , or bamboo . : Boil the fibers in water mixed with

: A good rule of thumb is to bend a leaf; if it bends without snapping, it likely has enough fiber for paper. 2. The Cooking Process (Breaking Down Lignin)