Papyrus Paper
Long before there were textbooks, newspapers or email, the Egyptians came up with a way to record history. They designed their own paper (papyrus) using reeds. The word "paper" comes from the Egyptian word "papyrus," which means "that which belongs to the house."
Papyrus is made from a plant that grows on the banks of the River Nile; Cyperus Papyrus. This plant grows up to 4.5 metres high, with a long green stem and sharp triangular leaves and flower clusters. Egyptians used the stem of the plant to make mattresses, chairs and boats, but the most common use was to make papyrus.
Papyrus is made from a plant that grows on the banks of the River Nile; Cyperus Papyrus. This plant grows up to 4.5 metres high, with a long green stem and sharp triangular leaves and flower clusters. Egyptians used the stem of the plant to make mattresses, chairs and boats, but the most common use was to make papyrus.
HOW TO MAKE PAPYRUS
1. Remove the outside layer of the plant of the stem.
2. Slice the inside layer of the plant into slices, and place on top of the other at a right angle.
3. Soak the layers of papyrus in water.
4. Press under hard rock for 21 days.
5. Use juice from the stem of the plant to bond the pieces together.
6. Hammer the papyrus flat and dry in the sun.
You should end up with something like this:
1. Remove the outside layer of the plant of the stem.
2. Slice the inside layer of the plant into slices, and place on top of the other at a right angle.
3. Soak the layers of papyrus in water.
4. Press under hard rock for 21 days.
5. Use juice from the stem of the plant to bond the pieces together.
6. Hammer the papyrus flat and dry in the sun.
You should end up with something like this: