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1. Papyrus

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   Pounding and Alignment: The strips were pounded or pressed to release the natural cellulose sap, which acted as the binding agent. The strips were then laid out on a flat surface in two perpendicular layers (a practice known as stichometry), forming a weave.
   Adhesion and Pressing: Water was applied sparingly—excess moisture leads to fungal discoloration and failure to adhere—and the material was pressed under heavy weights for approximately three weeks. The natural [starches]…