To produce handmade "deep" (thick or textured) paper from plant fibers, you must first extract cellulose by boiling plant material in an alkaline solution and then beat it into a pulp that can be layered. 1. Harvest & Prepare Fibers
: 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. plant fibre
: Fill a large basin with water and stir in your pulp. To produce handmade "deep" (thick or textured) paper
: 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 plant fibre