What is water soluble paper? It is a cellulose base that dissolves well in liquids. Upon contact with water, the paper disappears almost without a trace, without slipping into lumps.
Structure
Water soluble soap paper contains the following components:
- Cellulose fiber - gives strength and makes such products similar according to the texture with ordinary paper.
- Carboxymethyl is an absolutely non-toxic component that is used in the food industry to thicken foods. Helps to fix the pattern on the surface of water-soluble paper.
- Sodium carbonate - gives the paper a natural white tint.
The properties
Water-soluble paper with a pattern dissolves perfectly in both hot and cold water. Such products are absolutely harmless, non-toxic and biodegradable. Therefore, its use does not harm the environment.
Water-soluble paper contains a small percentage of cellulose. Upon contact with the liquid, its components disappear without a trace, as if by magic. As a result, when using such products during the manufacture of soap for applying images to its surface, the paper will absolutely not feel tactile.
Operational Features
Water-soluble image paper can be printed using a laser or inkjet printer. The picture can also be drawn by hand using a conventional ballpoint pen or pencil. However, in the latter case, the likelihood of spreading the image upon contact with water is increased.
Water-soluble paper has an extremely thin structure. Printers often damage it during printing. If you are not completely sure of a successful result, just stick the sheet with the image to regular office paper. In this case, printing usually takes place without unnecessary problems.
Water-soluble paper acquires the most high-quality, accurate and resistant pattern when working with pigment ink. The use of the latter does not allow the image to blur. It is advisable to leave the paper alone for several days after printing. Thus, the colors on it will become more saturated, and the colors will migrate less when in contact with water. For more reliable fixing of the image, a thin layer of hairspray can be applied to the surface of the sheet.
Where do you use water soluble paper?
As noted above, the production of soap with images and other cosmetic products is the primary area of application for water-soluble paper. At the same time, such a paper can become an excellent solution for creating all kinds of notes and notes. For the complete disappearance of the latter do not have to resort to the use of a shredder. It will be enough to just lower the paper into a container of water.
Water-soluble paper is widely used by people engaged in the field of entertainment. In particular, illusionists often resort to its use in organizing tricks and all kinds of productions.
Creating a water-soluble confetti is a good idea. It is convenient to use it when holding celebrations, carnivals, and organizing sporting events. It’s not difficult to remove such confetti. It will be enough just to cover the territory with water.
Water-soluble paper is suitable for creating patterns during decorating, embroidery on fabric. In such situations, a drawn sketch will be enough to attach to the decorated surface. The used base will gradually dissolve naturally after completing the tasks.
Instant paper is ideal for creating all kinds of labels and tags. This solution eliminates the discomfort that occurs when wearing clothes with uncomfortable tags that rub the skin. Labels made from water-soluble paper disappear after the first wash.