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Make a calligraphy pen out of a bulrush (cattail) reed

Step 2Cut to length and soak for 15 minutes

Cut to length and soak for 15 minutes
Slice it down to about 8" long. That's a well balanced length for a pen.

Soak the end that will become the nib in water for at least 15 minutes, so that it will cut smoothly and not splinter.

I tried it first without soaking and it just blew to bits. You have to soak it.

It floats, so you probably have to pin it down with something.
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