Once couched, stack several sheets between cloths and place them under a heavy weight or a book press for several hours. This compresses the fibers into a dense, solid sheet. 4. Drying and Finishing
Use a DIY mould and deckle (two frames, one with mesh) to pull the pulp from a water bin. PK02MOV
How to make recycled paper (+ mould & deckle diy) | Tutorial Once couched, stack several sheets between cloths and
Adding a small amount of PVA glue (white craft glue) or starch directly to the pulp acts as a binder, making the fibers stick together more tightly once dry. PK02MOV
The strength of your paper begins with the fiber source. Using scrap bond paper or cardstock will yield a more "solid" sheet than newspaper.