short history on paper

A short history on paper

the earliest forms of paper were used in egypt in 3500BC,

where it was made from a plant called papyrus, giving the

name 'paper' today. paper entered production of paper

in the early 12th century.

some examples of the first forms of paper

paper began being produced mechanically in 19th century

making it able to be used worldwide because it was cheaper 

and more accessible.

making paper

i found a site that had a video on how to make paper from scraps, but because

i couldnt upload it, heres the address.

file:///Network/Servers/mendez.academic.lcad/smedia/ba_vis_com/l1/nd85934/Desktop/http-::www.metacafe.com:w:820961:

basicly it consists of adding water and crushing small bits of paper using a blender or

a similar device, and when it becomes mushy, then add a small

amount of white glue, place the substance in a frame with a pair of tight of some similar

fabric at the bottom, wait until it is completely dry and then peel off!

well thats the very basic instructions, the videos more reliable.