best to work on a well-protected work surface.
see the following pages for a step by step guide to this simple paper making technique.
the first stage in making paper pulp is preparing the paper. i used a mix of paper tissues and the inner roll from toilet tissue rolls. tear the paper and card into small pieces and put it in a mixing bowl. cover the pieces with water and leave to soak. the paper should be fully soaked within a couple of hours, however, i often leave mine overnight or even for a day in order for it to be fully soaked. this helps to break down the paper to 