Five methods of Paper-making (Kami-suki) --Washi Making Process--

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There are some variety of Paper-making methods.

Nagashi-Zuki(流し漉き) is the most commonly-used method of Washi making.
The artisan scoops the fibre solution and shakes the mould intensely.
This method is effective for making strong paper, as the fibers bind together tightly, and also controlling the thickness easily.
It is the method of "Continuous Shake".
More detail: https://poj.co.jp/paper/process/proce...

Jūmonji-Zuki(十文字漉き) is a variation style of Nagashi-Zuki.
The artisan well shakes the mould vertically and horizontally, the fibers become cross-bound tightly. Although this is not a widely-used method, it is a good method to make special strong paper.
It is the method of "Cross Shake".
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Tame-Zuki(溜め漉き) is an old-style, slightly rare method of Washi making.
The artisan scoops the fibre solution from the vat and calmly wait for water to drain.
Commonly, the scooped paper is couched with a gauze cloth one sheet at a time.
It is the method of "Scoop and Stop".
More detail: https://poj.co.jp/paper/process/tame-...

Tome-Zuki(留め漉き) is the hybrid method of Tame-Zuki and Nagashi-Zuki, so it is called also Tame-Nagashi-Zuki.
The artisan scoops the fibre solution from the vat, then shakes the mould and waits for a while until the material drains.
It is the method of "Shake and Stop".
More detail: https://poj.co.jp/paper/process/tome-...

Subuse(簀伏せ) is a special rare method of Washi making..
The artisan scoops the fibre solution with the mould and shakes it, then immediately pastes it on a wooden board directly, skipping the paper layering phase.
Because the paper is not pressed, it becomes very fluffy, but the strength is still very high.
It is the method of "Shake and Direct Paste".
More detail: https://poj.co.jp/paper/process/subuse/
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