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"Indurated paper" refers to paper that has been treated, hardened, or made rigid, often for use in crafting, modeling, or to simulate stronger materials like wood or stone . indurate

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For extreme hardening, particularly with papercraft or Pepakura models, coating with fiberglass resin is a common technique. Soaking paper in a mixture of powdered sugar

Mixing school glue with water and applying it to paper with a paintbrush increases stiffness. For greater rigidity, multiple sheets can be layered together with glue and dried under heavy books to prevent warping.

Soaking paper in a mixture of powdered sugar and water, then allowing it to air-dry, makes the paper rigid, which is popular for origami.

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