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: Hold your mould and deckle together and dip them into the vat at an angle. Level them out underwater and lift straight up. As the water drains through the screen, a layer of fiber will be left on top.

: Tear your scrap paper into small pieces and place them in a blender with warm water. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth, soup-like consistency known as pulp.

: A wooden frame with a screen (mould) and an open frame (deckle) to shape the paper. 6_pal_pulmon_biribibae_nikone_2015

: For "couching" (transferring) the wet paper and absorbing water. Step-by-Step Instructions

To create paper from recycled materials at home, you can follow a straightforward process of pulping, molding, and drying. This method effectively turns scrap paper into new, handmade sheets. Scrap paper : Old mail, newspapers, or office paper. Water : For blending and creating the pulp. Blender : To break down the paper fibers. : Hold your mould and deckle together and

: Remove the deckle (the top frame). Carefully flip the mould over onto a piece of damp felt or a towel and press firmly to transfer the wet sheet of paper.

: Use another towel or a sponge to press out excess water. Leave the paper to air dry completely before peeling it off the felt. : Tear your scrap paper into small pieces

: Fill a large basin or tub with water and pour in your blended pulp. Stir it to ensure the fibers are evenly distributed.