Ancient Egypt papyrus paper

materials
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Brown Paper bag
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White Glue
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Water
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Wax paper
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Paper Bowl
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Craft stick or spoon (something to stir with)
Step-by-Step instructions
1. Rip the brown paper bag into one inch wide strips of equal length.
2. In a bowl make a mixture of half glue and half water. (To make one sheet of papyrus you only need about 1/4 cup of each.)
3. Dip the brown paper strips in the glue mixture and remove excess glue.
4. Lay the strips side-by-side on the wax paper, overlapping them slightly.
5. Apply another layer of strips at a right angle to the first layer.
6. Let the paper dry overnight.
7. Decorate your creation with paints, crayons, or chalk.