COTTON (Base)
Material & Process:
2 pounds of Cotton Linter is Beat to a Pulp using a Reina brand Hollander beater. Water is partially stained from the Cotton, so that the Cotton Linter can be condensed into a plastic 5-gallon bucket for delivery, pickup and/or shipping.
Pulp Use:
Scoop Cotton (Base) Pulp from buckets into desired vat or container, mix with water and disperse the Pulp with hands, paddles or a stir. This Type Beat is best for sheet forming, casting, and sculpture.
Internal Sizing:
We add 1 tbsp of sizing per pound of fiber. Sizing is added to the pulp during the last 10 minutes of beating. Internal Sizing reduces the potential for absorbency, lessening the potential for bleeding of inks, paints or pigments. Sizing protects the fiber from oils, dirt and debris. Chicago Pulp uses Alkylketene Dimer liquid sizing concentrate.
Material & Process:
2 pounds of Cotton Linter is Beat to a Pulp using a Reina brand Hollander beater. Water is partially stained from the Cotton, so that the Cotton Linter can be condensed into a plastic 5-gallon bucket for delivery, pickup and/or shipping.
Pulp Use:
Scoop Cotton (Base) Pulp from buckets into desired vat or container, mix with water and disperse the Pulp with hands, paddles or a stir. This Type Beat is best for sheet forming, casting, and sculpture.
Internal Sizing:
We add 1 tbsp of sizing per pound of fiber. Sizing is added to the pulp during the last 10 minutes of beating. Internal Sizing reduces the potential for absorbency, lessening the potential for bleeding of inks, paints or pigments. Sizing protects the fiber from oils, dirt and debris. Chicago Pulp uses Alkylketene Dimer liquid sizing concentrate.
Size Guide
Small | 2lbs-4lbs
Medium | 6lbs-8lbs
Large | 10lbs or more
Care
• Keep Pulp hydrated with water
• Refrigerate (if possible) Store in a cool place away from light, heat air and contaminants. Keep Lid sealed to maintain quality and freshness. Add a teaspoon of bleach per pound if Pulps begins to odor.
