| Paper products are everywhere. In fact, they are | | | | priced relatively cheaply. This paper is perfect for |
| highly commercially available that it's never difficult to | | | | practice arts and for window inserts. It is great for |
| buy one for your needs. Paper comes in different | | | | paper folding activities, as well. |
| types, sizes, colors, weights, and finishes. In this | | | | Vellum is originally created from animal skins like |
| article, we will walk you through a couple of paper | | | | lambskin, calfskin and kidskin. Today, it is a type of |
| products that you could use for making cards and | | | | specialty paper characterized by a hard, non-porous |
| other artworks. | | | | and translucent surface. It comes in a good range |
| If you are using paper primarily for making greeting | | | | of shades and textures. |
| cards, the two most common sizes for the purpose | | | | Mulberry paper is made from the fiber or pulp of the |
| are A4 (210mm x 297mm) and A5 (148mm x | | | | mulberry. It is a pure, translucent paper that is |
| 210mm). Although most paper products are sized | | | | lightweight yet strong. It is commonly used for |
| at 216mm x 279mm, you can now actually purchase | | | | repair and lamination of paintings. |
| pre-cut paper for cardmaking. | | | | Corrugated paper is usually used to add depth and |
| The most common types of paper products are | | | | texture to paper artworks. Although more |
| bond, text, tag, cover and index. But the ones | | | | expensive than common card stock, it is an |
| widely used for cards are text and cover, also called | | | | embellishment in itself. |
| card stock as they are heavier and fitter for | | | | Handmade paper is generally strong and heavy for |
| cardmaking. Nevertheless, consider all the different | | | | use as card base. It is available in different soft |
| kinds of paper for making greeting cards and other | | | | pastel colors, and often with noticeable embedded |
| activities. | | | | fibers, leaves and flowers that add to its look and |
| Parchment is initially writing and painting material made | | | | feel. |
| from animal skins. Today, it is widely used for | | | | If you fancy making cards and other paper art |
| various crafts and arts. It is characterized by a | | | | projects, then fancy using different types of paper |
| mottled finish and a translucent surface like that of a | | | | products, as well. Mix and match them to create |
| real parchment. Sulphite pulp is now used to make | | | | the most unique and most attractive design |
| fine parchment. | | | | available. Visit your neighborhood stationery stores |
| Construction paper is commonly used in grade | | | | or discount shops today to see what different types |
| school. It has a mild texture, muted hues and is | | | | of paper products are available. |