Washi sheet forming has begun.
Mr Fujimori demonstrating the correct method again.
Left : Soaked the bamboo screen (sekuta) into water for 5 mins.
Right : Added Kozo fibers and neri into the tub of water and stirred well as shown.
Left : Sheet formed on the screen
Right : Each sheet with its pretty ribbons for easy separation when dry.
My partner Vicky was mixing the pulp after adding new fibre and neri.
We also made some postcards and posters in the evening.
Link : https://washilife.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/neri-part-1/ has detailed description of neri.
Evening session - Paper Dyeing
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