Fibre - Plant

: A good rule of thumb is to bend a leaf; if it bends without snapping, it likely has enough fiber for paper. 2. The Cooking Process (Breaking Down Lignin)

: Use a blender or a manual mallet to break the cooked fibers into a mushy pulp. plant fibre

: Chop harvested leaves or stalks into small pieces (about 1/2 to 1 inch) to ensure even cooking. : A good rule of thumb is to

: 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 if it bends without snapping