Turned out to be harder than I thought but I think I got some good results. I brought a basic A4 paper making kit from amazon instead of creating my own mould etc.
Soak Paper overnight in warm water, once the paper breaks apart in your hands it is ready to use. I used about 10 sheets of A4 printing paper. Thicker papers may take longer.
Put soaked paper into blender (all i had was hand processor which works fine) and blend with enough water to create a runny porridge consistency.
Fill bowl/sink (container needs to be big enough so the frame can lie flat and be wiggled around a little) with warm water and add blended pulp. Also add about a tablespoon full of PVA glue. Stir mixture up to bring pulp to surface.
Place gauze between 2 wooden frames and hold at 90 degrees to the water. Slowly scoop the frame under the water.
Bring frame to the surface keeping it flat and wiggling slightly to even out pulp.
Lie on a flat surface and open up frame to release gauze. (no picture for the next bit sorry) Place towel on floor followed by gauze removed from frame pulp facing upwards, cover with drying board and something flat like a book or chopping board. Stand on the board for around 10 seconds.
Peal away drying board from gauze, the pulp should stick to the board.
Leave to dry overnight
Hope this makes sense, if you want to know any more please let me know :-)
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