RE: [papercreters] OK...dumb question...

I soak the paper and use that when I measure. I notice the insulation shrinks down some when it's wet. I would say the most important thing is to be consistent. Having said that I will add that I am not too particular about measurements. I just get it close. I find papercrete is very forgiving. But I am just doing this for myself. I suppose that if I were doing this professionally or for another person I would be more precise.



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> To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com
> From: gartht@windstream.net
> Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 06:39:19 -0500
> Subject: Re: [papercreters] OK...dumb question...
>
> Greetings,
> The whole point of giving the recipe as a ratio is that you can use what
> you have to measure as long as you are consistent. So, if you have a
> scale that can handle it, use weight. Or bucket measures, or shovel
> measures or a measuring cup if doing small test batches. So, if you are
> using a gallon measure, use a gallon measure just be consistent.
>
> Bright Blessings,
> Garth & Kim Travis
> www.TheRoseColoredForest.com
> Bedias, Texas
>
> On 7/21/2012 6:55 PM, lynne wrote:
> > I get 1:1:1 ratio, or whatever, but if we're talking volume, i.e., 1
> > gal, are we using 1 gal of paper mash, or...? How do I measure
> > paper...dry, pounds, wet...? My needs are for small projects, working in
> > a 5 gal bucket. Thanks pros!
> >
> >
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