{"id":46,"date":"2008-01-29T21:58:04","date_gmt":"2008-01-30T03:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/teach\/?p=46"},"modified":"2008-02-06T08:35:13","modified_gmt":"2008-02-06T14:35:13","slug":"making-large-sheets-of-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/teach\/2008\/01\/29\/making-large-sheets-of-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"Making large sheets of paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_01.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Megan Page is showing the full frame for the sheet of paper. This frame is made out of 2&#215;4 wood with silkscreen material.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_02.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place the frame off the floor.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_03.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Megan is illustrating the slimy nature of formation agent.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_04.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This bucket hold several gallons of abaca pulp.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_05.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abaca pulp is added to the 5 gallon pail of formation agent.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_06.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Water is added to fill the pail and mix the pulp.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_07.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add water until the pail is full.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_10.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A spray hose is used to dampen the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_11.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Megan secures the screen while Jim pours the pulp and formation agent onto the screen. Pour the solution as quickly as possible, without  spilling it over the edge of the frame.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_12.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Quickly pick up the  frame and rock the pulp slurry from side to side so that the pulp is distributed evenly over the frame.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_13.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The rocking may take a few minutes to allow the water to drain from the frame.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_14.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once all of the water has drained, the wet frame can be set on supports.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_15.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this case, we placed the wet sheet and frame on two large trash cans.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_16.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take the shop vac and begin to suck water from the under side of the frame. The attachment is placed on the silk screen material.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_17.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The shop vac attachment must be moved all over the sheet to remove as much water as possible.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_18.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Continue moving the attachment all over.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_19.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The sheet should be left to dry for a day or two.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_20.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the sheet is dry, it must be carefully removed  from the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_21.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Carefully remove the entire sheet from the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jimescalante.net\/large_sheets\/20060302_large_paper_22.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Students inspect a dry sheet<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Megan Page is showing the full frame for the sheet of paper. 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