The secrets to a nice crisp paper!

[Leeuummmm]

As far as I'm aware traditionally it's done with what essentially are wooden meat tenderisers....... That's after a whole load of cooking and soaking.
Around 5:30 in this video will show you what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMRwL5Px ... re=related
A rather interesting video!

[dragon]

Thanks! I'll try this out as soon as my mango tree has enough leaves.

[Leeuummmm]

Sounds awesome I would love to see how it turns out!
Wish I had plants available to make paper from scratch aha

[dragon]

It won't be anytime soon though because I started growing it last month. It is about 4 inches tall.

[Leeuummmm]

Pahaha fair enough

[Leeuummmm]

First of all, sorry for neglecting this thread a little bit, however I have some news! I purchased some abaca fibres and I have made some paper with them and it is a massive leap forward! It is much better paper and much more what I was after, I still need to do some refining but it's getting there. I'm also in the process of working out and agreement with a local shop owner to sell some of my paper which is exciting