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QuestionHow long does the process take?Community AnswerIn total, the process will take about six days, or maybe even a week..
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QuestionAre there any other plants that give the same effect as papyrus (in terms of making paper)?Community AnswerYes, you can use wide grasses. River reeds can be used as a substitution.
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QuestionWhat is papyrus made from?Community AnswerA papyrus plant. It is a type of reed that grows along the Nile river in Egypt.
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QuestionWhat happens if it gets wet again?Community AnswerYou will need to give it more time to dry if it gets wet again.
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QuestionIs there a way to grow papyrus again once it has been skinned?Community AnswerThe piece you skin and use for the papyrus will not grow anymore. Only the papyrus that is still attached to the plant will continue to grow.
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QuestionWhy would anyone other than those in ancient Egypt need this?Community AnswerSometimes people want to make paper that has a cool texture, or it could be used as a project for history class. This is just for fun, not because people “need” it.
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QuestionHow do you keep the plant safe from weather in winter?Community AnswerTry putting a tarp on top, and ensure that it is secured either by a stake or under the pot containing it. That will keep the plant away from winds that might take away moisture. Make sure that you water it every day, but just a little water.
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QuestionHow thick is the paper?Elizabeth CasadoCommunity AnswerIt depends on how thick you cut your papyrus strips and how tightly you weave them.
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QuestionCan I use a stone to flatten it?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionShould you use the knife away from yourself when you cut the strips?Community AnswerYes, it is safer to cut away from yourself when cutting the strips.
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QuestionWas this process similar to the way Egyptians made paper?Community AnswerYes, it's similar, but not exactly the same. Remember, they didn't have the same materials as we do now.
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QuestionHow long should we soak the paper bag in the water?Community AnswerYou do not need to soak the paper bag. Only do so after you tear it into strips or it will ruin the paper quality.
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