You will need:
3 pieces of Cardboard cut to A5 - (210mm x 148mm/8.3 x 5.8 inches)
Several sheets of Newspaper cut to A4 - (297mm x 210mm/11.7 x 8.3 inches)
String - about 50cm long
Making your press
1. Turn your newspaper so it is landscape and fold in half to create an A5 sleeve. Repeat for as many sheets as you require.
2. Layer your press with cardboard on the bottom, then up to 5 newspaper sleeves, then a piece of cardboard, then up to 5 newspape sleeves and finish with a piece of cardboard.
3. To secure your press you will need a piece of string.
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