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.

: 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. plant fibre

: Flip the wet sheet onto a damp cloth (couching) and press out excess water with a sponge or heavy boards. Allow it to air dry for several days. : Dip a screen (mold) and frame (deckle)

: Use a blender or a manual mallet to break the cooked fibers into a mushy pulp. plant fibre