Making a Mold & Deckle
for the Home or the Classroom - Step-by-Step Instructions


Step 1 
  • Cut eight wood pieces. These will be used to make the two frames. The dimensions will depend on the size of paper you want to make and the size of wood. If you do not have a miter saw, most hardware stores will make these cuts for a nominal fee.
Cutting wood for mold and deckle
Step 2 
  • Glue the ends of frame pieces together. Apply glue to the ends of both pieces of wood. Use a wood clamp to hold the frame together while the glue dries. If you don't have a wood clamp, you could use heavy phone books or bricks placed tight against ether side of the frame. Use a glue rag to wipe off the excess glue.
Glue, clamp, and clean excess glue with a wet rag

Step 3 
  • Place the L-brackets at each corner of the frame and mark the placement of the holes for drilling.

 

Marking holes for L-brackets

Step 4
  • Make a small pilot hole for the drill bit using a nail set or a nail. This will insure that the drill holes remain aligned.
Making pilot hole for drill using a nail set

 
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