Hi,
I was wondering if anybody has tried paper making techniques on used fiber paper. I was trying to take the old burned out fiber paper and turn it into sheets of new paper that could be used in the kiln again.
For my first attempt I tried just using the old fibers and spinning them in a blender pressing them out on a deckle and it looked like a nice sheet of paper. When it dried though it just crumbled when you touched it.
So I think I need a binder of some sort. I'm hoping to find a binder that will leave the paper with some flexibility and not stiff as a board. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Nancy
Recycle Fiber Paper
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Re: Recycle Fiber Paper
The 2 things I would try are CMC and colloidal alumina. The CMC is easier to come by. The fibers are certainly re-usable. Gum arabic is the next thing that comes to mind. I know nothing about the flexibility of gum binders. Let us know what you learn.
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Re: Recycle Fiber Paper
The only way I have re-used fiber paper is to put it in a blender. The pulp I use to strengthen plaster molds, like chopped glas fiber is recommneded.
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Re: Recycle Fiber Paper
Thanks for the tips. I'm not familiar with colloidal alumina. What would you expect it to do?
Also, sadly I'm out of play time for this week so will have to come back to the project some time next week.
Nancy
Also, sadly I'm out of play time for this week so will have to come back to the project some time next week.
Nancy