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: The wet mat passes through heavy rollers to squeeze out remaining moisture and then over heated cylinders to dry completely. 2. Historical Origins

: Fibers are beaten to increase their bonding surface. "Sizing" agents (like starch or chemicals) are added to control how the paper absorbs ink.

: The industry is currently dominated by North America, Northern Europe, and East Asia (specifically China and Japan). 93732675_1_027

How to Make Paper : 15 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables

: Raw materials like wood chips, recycled paper, or plant fibers (nettles, hemp) are mechanically or chemically broken down into a "slurry" called pulp. : The wet mat passes through heavy rollers

: These machines can be hundreds of feet long and produce paper at speeds of several thousand feet per minute.

Large-scale manufacturing today relies on the , a massive automated system that produces continuous rolls of paper. "Sizing" agents (like starch or chemicals) are added

: The pulp is washed to remove impurities and bleached if a white finish is desired.