Fix your handmade paper.

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Most common problems

1. Why Is My Handmade Paper Sticking to the Mould?
   Sheet stays on the screen when you lift the mould
2. Why Does My Handmade Paper Tear When I Couch It?
   Sheet tears as you transfer it off the mould
3. Why Is My Handmade Paper Wavy or Cockled After Drying?
   Dried sheet is wavy or cockled instead of flat
4. Why Is My Handmade Paper Thicker on One Side (Thin Spots and Holes)?
   Sheet is thicker on one side, or it has thin spots and holes
5. Why Does My Handmade Paper Fall Apart or Feel Weak When Dry?
   Dry sheet falls apart or feels weak in the hand
6. Why Does Ink Bleed on My Handmade Paper? (Sizing Explained)
   Ink feathers or bleeds instead of staying in a line
7. Why Does My Handmade Paper Stick to the Felt or Cloth?
   Sheet sticks to the felt, the cloth, or the sheet beneath it
8. Why Do the Edges of My Handmade Paper Curl?
   Edges curl after the sheet dries
9. Why Is My Handmade Paper Growing Spots or Smelling Musty?
   Sheet grows spots or smells musty as it dries
10. Why Is My Handmade Paper Lumpy or Cloudy?
    Sheet looks lumpy or cloudy instead of even
11. Why Is My Mould Screen Sagging, and How Do I Tighten It?
    Mould screen sags or wrinkles instead of staying tight
12. Why Is My Recycled Handmade Paper Grey or Dingy?
    Recycled sheets dry grey, dingy, or speckled
13. Why Is My Handmade Paper Taking So Long to Dry?
    Sheet stays damp long after pressing
14. Why Is My Handmade Paper Too Rough or Fuzzy to Write On?
    Surface is too rough or fuzzy to write on
15. Why Are There Drip Marks or Craters on My Wet Sheet?
    Wet sheet shows drip marks, craters, or bare rings