Things you will need : Tub/ basin
paper pulp
size/glue
paper/printing press
jiffy cloth & towels
sponges
mesh & deco - specialist equipment, I suggest asking lecturers or art shops for them.
STEP ONE! - You fill up a tub or basin with water, paper pulp & glue/size - so that the paper will stick together when dry.
STEP TWO! - Stick your hand right in there and swirl it around so that it doesn't all settle on the bottom.
STEP THREE! - Place the deco on top of the mesh frame and then place slowly into the water at a slight angle till you get to the bottom then level it out.
STEP FOUR! - After a few seconds raise evenly and slowly out of the water, if there are gaps or big dimples just remove deco, place the pulp back in the water and swirl around some more and try step 3 again.
STEP FIVE! - Place the deco on the edge of the basin to balance and to keep it level so the pulp doesnt shift to one side. Remove the deco when the paper has sat for about 5/10 seconds and is more stable.
STEP SIX! - Sponge the excess water from the paper from underneath through the mesh.
STEP SEVEN! - Lay out a towel and place some jiffy cloth on top of it, then turn the mesh paper side down and with a dry sponge press hard on the mesh to unstick the paper fibres.
STEP EIGHT! - Once the paper is safely off the mesh it should be placed into a printing press between sheets of tissue paper and then into a printing press that applies even pressure. Once pressed it should be left on a flat surface to dry if that is the look you want or if you wanted a textured surface... place it on something textured to dry overnight and...
TA-DAH!!!!!
You have created paper! Go out and enjoy this skill... Maybe.
