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How to Make a Mesh Mold

A mesh mold can be made as a school science project to demonstrate how paper is made. The mold you will be making is a simple wire screen that is used to drain paper pulp. Homemade paper will result after the paper pulp fully dries and is removed from the mold.

Things You'll Need

8 1/2-inch by 11-inch wooden picture frame
Pliers
Wood glue
Wire mesh
Tape measure
Wire cutters
Staple gun
Plastic tub or dishpan big enough to hold your frame
Paper pulp

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the cardboard backing and glass from the frame. Pull any pins or staples out of the inside edges of the frame by using pliers.
- 2
  Measure a section of wire mesh that is 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches with the tape measure. Cut the wire mesh using the wire cutters. Repeat this step to cut a second piece of wire mesh to 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches.
- 3
  Examine the wood frame for any cracks. Fill any cracks that you can see with the wood glue and allow it to dry.
- 4
  Place the wire mesh pieces on the back of the wooden frame and attach them with the staple gun.
- 5
  Dip the mold into a plastic tub of paper pulp and hold the mold over the tub to allow the water to drain.

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