A practical, hands-on guide to making paper from rag, esparto, straw, and more.
This edition centers on core techniques for producing pulp, recovering chemicals, and shaping paper with proven processes. It also highlights new methods for using wood fibre, making the volume a versatile reference for mills and learners alike.
This book offers clear, step-by-step coverage of the key operations in paper manufacture. From raw materials and bleaching to beating, loading, sizing, and the craft of making paper by hand or machine, it blends historical methods with modern improvements to illuminate how paper is truly made.
- Learn about the main fibres and materials used in paper making, including rags, esparto, straw, and wood pulp.
- Discover practical treatments and processes, such as preparing fibres, bleaching, beating, and sizing for finished stock.
- Explore the machinery and techniques behind paper making, including the Fourdrinier machine and related equipment.
- Understand the recovery of soda from waste liquors and the production of pulp from wood fibre.
Ideal for readers of technology and industry, artisans, students, and professionals working in mills or with paper products.