The Paper Factory
We visited the paper factory and watched each step in the process of making paper.
Steps to making paper:
Step 1: Boil the plant fibers
Photo by Jaqueline Lizar
| Step 2: Strip the plant fibers into strings |
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| Photo by Ellie Elphick |
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Photo by Jaqueline Lizar |
Step 3: Spread the fibers out on a press and soak it.
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| Photo by Ellie Elphick
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| Photo by Jaqueline Lizar
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Optional: Add a second layer of fibers and embed plant leaves between the
layers
Photo by Ellie Elphick
Step 4: Peel the paper off of the fabric in the press and dry it paper on vertical racks
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| Photo by Janet Shields |
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| Photo by Jaqueline Lizar |
| The Finished Product: |
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| Photo by Ellie Elphick |
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Photo by Jaqueline Lizar |