So you want to get pasted.....
The purpose of rice paste is to increase the body (thickness)
of the waterbase pigment enabling a smooth layer of ink on the paper

My DVD video has a very detailed movie
about the use of Rice Paste.
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The 4 drops of paste on a plate with 50% print area on a plate size of 9" x 12" ( 23cm x 30cm) This can vary and is best determined when a smooth texture is achieved on the print during printing.	The drop size is as shown. The diameter of the stick is 3/8"