what are something they used for paper before paper
i maent what did they use for paper before it was created
Wood, rope, stone, and bark.
thank you i had a brain fart
Actually, Alana is only partly correct. Parchment, papyrus, and vellum were also used before paper came into common use. Look up each of these terms to find out what they were, or read your text materials.
Before paper was invented, various materials were used to write and record information. Here are a few examples:
1. Papyrus: Papyrus was one of the earliest materials used as a writing surface. It was made from the stems of the papyrus plant, which were sliced into thin strips, layered, pressed, and dried. The resulting material was used as a durable writing surface in ancient Egypt and other Mediterranean civilizations.
2. Clay tablets: In Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), clay tablets were widely used for writing. These tablets were made by shaping wet clay into a flat surface, which was then inscribed using a stylus or pointed object. Once the writing was complete, the clay tablet was baked or left to dry, making the writing permanent.
3. Bamboo strips: In ancient China, before the invention of paper, bamboo strips were widely used as a writing material. Thin strips of bamboo were bound together with string or cords, forming a sort of book. The text was inscribed using a sharp object or brush, and the strips could be easily rolled or folded for storage.
4. Animal skins: Animal skins, particularly parchment and vellum, were used as writing materials in Europe and the Middle East. Parchment was made from sheep or goat skin, whereas vellum was made from calf skin. The skin was carefully treated, scraped, and smoothed to create a durable and smooth surface for writing.
By studying ancient civilizations and historical records, we have learned about these materials that were used prior to the invention of paper.