: Cut the dried leaves into small, 1-inch pieces.

: Thoroughly rinse the fibers in clear water until it runs clean to remove the caustic solution.

: Pour the pulp into a vat (tub) of water. Use a mold and deckle (screen frame) to scoop up a layer of fibers.

If you want to make paper entirely from the plant, follow these steps to process the raw fiber:

Making paper from ( Tussilago farfara ) is possible by extracting its cellulose through boiling and pulping, though it is often used as a decorative inclusion or a natural dye source. Because coltsfoot leaves are strong enough to hold their shape, they can even serve as a natural "post-it note" when dried. Where to Buy Coltsfoot Leaf