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What is the wooden frame for handmade paper called?

A deckle.

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  1. A deckle ✔
  2. A trowel
  3. A spindle

Why: The wooden frame is called a deckle, and it leaves slightly irregular deckle edges on handmade paper.

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Answer: A deckle. The wooden frame is called a deckle, and it leaves slightly irregular deckle edges on handmade paper.

  1. Papermaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papermaking
    The wooden frame is called a "deckle".
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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