How Do You Make Faux Rice Paper?
Rice paper is made from the pulp of the rice plant. Rice paper has an unusual texture and is typically somewhat translucent. This is a traditional Asian paper popular for use in a variety of crafting projects. Rice paper is readily available in crafting stores, actually classified as “faux” rice paper because it is made from mulberry leaf pulp. Making your own faux rice paper can be an interesting project. Here is a method for making faux rice paper out of rice straw. Rice straw is typically available at local farm stores and feed stores and is quite inexpensive. Discard all parts of the stems except for the straight parts of the stem between the nodes. Cut the rice straw into 1-inch sections and remove any leaves. Soak the rice straw in a bucket of cold water for at least one week, preferably 10 days. Monitor the color of the water in the bucket. When it turns brown, replace it with fresh water. This should be done several times during the soaking process. Rinse the rice straw complet
