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Raw Material Process

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Collect → Namahagi(raw stripping) → Heguri (removing green/bark of raw material)→ Dry

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Pulp Processing

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Ferment Material → Boil (fermented material only) → Boil (soda ash) → Smashing

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Dousabiki

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Boil → Brush on paper

Dousabiki is a protein based treatment that can be coated onto paper. It helps make the paper water-resistant, less-likely to be pilly (fluffy). This treatment is beneficial if the paper will attract people to touch the material.

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Kakishibu

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Fermenting Persimmon Dye

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