Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
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knife leaving 3 or 4 inches of wallpaper at both the top and bottom.
After cutting, roll the sheet paste side out and place in water bin. Slowly unroll the paper through the water ensuring that all aras are damp. Fold one end toward the middle of the sheet so that the paste sides are touching. Fold the other end toward the middle also — this process is called booking, and it’s important to lightly fold so a crease is not visible in the paper. Now allow the paper to expand and sit the stated amount of time on the roll so the paste becomes sticky. This could vary from 30 seconds to five minutes depending on manufacturer instructions.
After waiting a few minutes, it’s time to hang the first piece. Start in the center of the wall, leaving the bottom part folded and stick the top section to the wall. Brush from the inside out to smooth paste, then unfold the bottom and brush smooth.
Lightly run the wallpaper smoothing brush across the paper before cutting, to ensure all air bubbles have been smoothed, remembering to pay special attention to the seams. Use a straight edge as a guide when cutting
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