papermaking process

Papermaking begins with harvesting wood from trees, which is then processed into pulp by grinding or chemical methods to break down the fibers. This pulp is mixed with water and formed into a slurry. The slurry is laid out on a moving screen to drain excess water, forming a wet mat of fibers. The mat is then pressed to remove more water and dried using heat, resulting in a continuous sheet of paper. Finally, the paper is rolled, cut, and finished for various uses, demonstrating both a blend of natural resources and industrial techniques in its creation.