The initial attempts were a bit lumpy and virtually impossible to write on (not much use there then!) but after several experimental batches, I am now beginning to produce thinner, flatter sheets and have recently made a little notebook.
Here`s how....
Soak small pieces of paper in a large amount of water and leave to soak overnight...(add yellowy bits of celery [the bits Nic doesn`t like] if desired)
Liquidising the pulp in a hand blender makes smoother paper. Agitate the pulp and then quickly dip the mould into the bowl to collect some of the pulp and "throw the wave" to even it out across the mesh, then transfer to a dry cloth.
when dry, peel the sheets from the cloth and iron when husby goes out.
Voila! The pages made into a little notebook! I just need Nic to use her bookmaking skills to make a hardback cover and bind the sheets together for a more professional finish. 
PAPER MAKES MONEY
MONEY MAKES BANKS
BANKS MAKE LOANS
LOANS MAKE BEGGARS
BEGGARS MAKE RAGS"
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