Plant Fibre Access

: 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)

: Thoroughly wash the cooked fibers in cold water until the water runs clear. 3. Creating the Pulp plant fibre

: Boil the fibers in water mixed with an alkali like washing soda (sodium carbonate) or caustic soda . This removes lignin and non-cellulose materials that make plants rigid. : A good rule of thumb is to

: Cook for 1 to 3 hours until the fibers pull apart easily when tugged. if it bends without snapping

: Use plants high in cellulose like flax , hemp , yucca , cattails , or bamboo .