Ancient Egypt papyrus paper

materials

• Brown Paper bag

• White Glue

• Water

• Wax paper

• Paper Bowl

• 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.

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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.)

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3.     Dip the brown paper strips in the glue mixture and remove excess glue.

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4.     Lay the strips side-by-side on the wax paper, overlapping them slightly.

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5.     Apply another layer of strips at a right angle to the first layer.

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6.     Let the paper dry overnight.

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7.     Decorate your creation with paints, crayons, or chalk.