1. Northwind Paper How Paper Is Made

2. A Centuries-Old Industry Paper-making began in China more than 2,000 years ago Ancient Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians used materials such as papyrus and parchment Early paper was made from rags, plants, and water Paper-making was done by hand until the late 18 th century

3. What’s in Paper? Pulped wood or other plant materials Used paper Water (as much as 99 percent) Additives such as thickeners or dyes Coatings, such as clay

4. The Paper-Making Process PulpStockPress & DryPaper