Yao Zhi tried to recall the method of paper-making she had read before. After a while, she said, "The merchant said that the method is simple."
"We just need to cut the plant when it is in the early flowering stage, around 60 to 90 days. Then, after we bind the stems, we need to submerge them in the water or slow-moving streams for 6 to 10 days."
"Afterward, we need to beat the stems against a hard surface to remove the woody core. Then, wash the extracted fiber strands and dry them."
"After we get the fiber strands, we only need to twist a bundle of the fiber clockwise until it starts to kink. Fold the twisted bundle in half to create a loop, forming 2 strands."
"Twist the top strand clockwise, then wrap it over the bottom strand, counterclockwise. Repeat this technique while adding new fiber bundles to increase the strength."
"As for making rope, take multiple strands of the handmade twine and repeat the reverse-wrap technique, using more bundles for thicker, stronger rope."
