Archive for the ‘advice’ Category

  • Sketching Paper

    Sketching paper usually comes in a pad or bound book form. The weight and surface of the paper varies, and it is usually white (more or less). I have not used it for anything but sketching, but it is available from most art or craft stores and not all that expensive. It might be a useful craft paper [...]

  • Watercolor Paper

    Watercolor paper comes in a number of textures and weights. It is usually more expensive than a lot of craft papers, but it does not have any surface coating and is usually somewhat stiff. It resists rippling when wet and usually resumes a flat state when it dries.  When torn, it usually provides a nice deckled edge, [...]

  • Construction Paper

    Construction paper has been a school standard since it became commonly available. Normally sold in sheets slightly larger than the standard 8 1/2 x 11 inches, it is also made of a coarser pulp than writing paper and wood fibers are usually visible in it. The surface is not real smooth and does not have any [...]

  • 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 [...]