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deep[H2O]culture · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 02:42 PM

Ok,
Here is a good one for all you crafty and artsy people. If your like me you want to use EVERY part of the plant when you harvest. With attempts of making even the lowest grade hash with fan leaves and stems, I decided not to anymore. I try to stick to using green that's sporting trichomes , and using only that stuff. Well if you like art and craft, here is a great way to use your leafy matter that wont get used for extractions or baking....

How To Make Paper Using Cannabis or other fibrous plants.

what you will need...
fresh vegetation, large pots or pans to cook with, basement or stone floor, mortar and pestle or substitute, caustic soda, bleaching powder, gelatin, shallow pan, 10 inch nylon sieve, scissors.

Collect your plant material when you harvest to ensure peak development and growth. Once collected, lie the plants on a stone floor, in your basement, or something of that nature keeping them moist until they decompose

Chop the decomposed materials into 1/2 inch sections. Place the pieces in a pot or container. Fill with water and add a heavy dose of caustic soda. Rub your fingers together in the solution. The mixture will feel oily when ready. Wash your hands well afterward.

Heat the pulp slowly to 98 degrees F. Add gelatin for sizing, a filler for porous materials. Boil for at least three hours. Do not boil dry.

or pour the pulp into a pail. Wash the pulp until it is clear. Pound with your fists to squeeze out the water. Put bleaching powder into a large pitcher or jug, add water according to package instructions and stir. Allow the mixture to settle. Pour solution onto the pulp and let stand for twelve hours. Stir occasionally with a stick. When the pulp is a pale brown, the bleaching is finished.

Wash the pulp again, squeezing out any excess water. Using scissors, cut the pulp into 1/2 inch pieces. In a large mortar crush the pulp with a pestle. A stone and mallet will work as a substitute. The more you crush the pulp, the smoother texture will result.

Place a 10 inch nylon sieve in a shallow pan of warm water. Scoop 3 cups of pulp into the nylon, spreading evenly. Remove the sieve from the pan and drain the excess water. Place in a warm area to dry.

Lift the dried sheet. Slip a knife tip under the and along the paper edges. Thickness depends on the amount of pulp used.

Next time I do this I will take pictures to go along with the steps but I cant promice when that will be, although I can imagine the pics will help a lot so i'll try and get on that. Next birthday or gift-giving holiday that comes around i'll make a big ol' batch and take lots of pics throughout the process. If anyone else tries this feel free to document your experience and take pics to share in this thread. Enjoy! -E-

The HSIC · #2 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 03:45 PM

Way cool. Nothing to waste. Can't wait for the pics.

motaman1013 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009, 07:35 PM

pictures would be cool. Thanks for the info!