Leaf Monoprint Process 4 - Prepare Paper

Prepare your paper for printing by tearing it to size.  Tearing gives a nice soft edge, similar to a deckle-edge, if you're using deckle-edge paper.



To tear the paper, fold it along the tear line, and dampen the edge with a wet sponge.  Then fold it the opposite direction, and dampen that side of the fold.  Wet paper tears more easily than dry paper.



Tear enough paper to make a decent stack.  It's easier to steam a stack of paper than just a few pieces.