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Dousabiki Processing Guide
Ingredient: Nikawa (protein), myoban (alumn)
Ingredient: Nikawa (protein), myoban (alumn)
*note: dosabiki 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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Boil → Brush on paper/tools/
Gas burner; Pot; Nikawa (protein); Myoban (alum); Water; Brush. * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * . *
Boil
Bring water to boil
Add nikawa → let it melt completely
Bring water to simmer
Add myoban → let it melt completely
~ 20 minutes
Brush on paper
Brush the liquid onto paper
Let it dry
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