Experiment 1

Independent variable: substitution of printer paper for tissue paper

What texture does the beginning paper have?
How strong is the beginning paper?
What type of paper the beginning paper?

Step 1: Add the paper to the water and blend
A sheet of tissue paper with dimensions of approximately 215.9mm x 279.4mm
-blue
740 mL of water at 25 degrees Celsius (lukewarm)
Puree in blender for one minute

Step 2: Add additional chemicals/materials
Skip this step for the first experiment

Step 3: Pour the pulp into mold and deckle using a water bath
Pour all the pulp into the deckle
Water bath temp: 25 degrees Celsius
Deckle/screen size: 152.4mm square, if not available, smallest size available
Spread evenly throughout deckle
Drain water for three to four minutes

Step 4: Press paper
Use couching sheet to lift paper
Squeeze most of the water out
Press evenly, like using a stamp

Step 5: Dry paper
Place another couching sheet on top
Sponge dry evenly

Step 6: Tests
Strength
Texture
Color
Thickness
Weight
Size
Microscopic evaluation