Archive for July, 2009

  • Origami Paper

    Origami is one of the oldest paper crafts still in practice. The paper made for this craft is of a similar weight and smoothness as wrapping paper. It creases nicely and holds a crease, obviously. It is normally sold as a 2, 3, 4, 6 or 7 inch square. Other sizes are also available. Originally only in solid [...]

  • Wrapping Paper

    Wrapping paper is a good source of colors and patterns for paper crafts. It light-medium weight, and needs some delicacy of touch to prevent unintentional tears. It is usually smooth and easy to work with. It creases well and holds a crease well. It normally does not have any special coatings. Printed patterns can be cut out to adhere [...]

  • Butcher Paper

    Butcher paper is the paper used to wrap meat. Nowadays you are most likely to see it used to wrap bar-b-q than raw meat. As a craft paper, it is strong and smooth, and medium weight. This paper is usually available in white or brown. It can be creased and will hold the crease. The white paper [...]

  • Newsprint

    This paper is that on which newspapers and telephone books are printed. It is often the first paper, with charcoal sticks, used in drawing class. It has a smooth surface, and can be creased, but will not hold a good crease. It is also a great craft paper for papier mache, as it is inexpensive. It is a [...]

  • Tissue Paper

    Tissue paper is a lightweight, smooth craft paper. It comes in many solid colors and in prints. Sometimes one side is coated to give it a slick surface. Tissue paper is customarily used for wrapping clothes or breakable items inside of a storage box, gift box or gift bag. For long-term storage of anything, make sure to [...]

  • Crepe Paper

    Crepe paper is that stuff that comes in a roll about two inches wide and however long. The colors are strong, and you usually use two colors twisted together to make streamers to decorate the upper portion of the gym for high school dances. Or you can anchor one end to a balcony railing or tree [...]

  • Craft Paper Guide

    There are many kinds of paper available to the crafter. I propose, with your help, to identify the kinds of craft papers available today and their possible uses. Please add uses you know of to each paper type as a comment. Thank you.