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I have two rolls of Tim Holtz ideology "tissue wrap." I love that they are simple, black print on a heavy, yet somewhat translucent "tissue" paper. But for some reason, they are no longer available in the 12" roll that comes out of the box like foil or plastic wrap. The 12" version has been replaced by a 6".
I have looked online for printed tissue paper but I don't know if it's what I'm looking for. I worry that it might be actual tissue paper, the really thin stuff that tears easily. And what I'm seeing is expensive. It costs about $8 for two 20" x 30" sheet. That is an awful lot of money if it's the really thin tissue paper used in gift boxes.
Anyone have ideas for a good substitute for the Holtz paper? Or maybe you use something different for art journals and collage type work?
Have you considered creating your own paper by stamping images on deli paper or parchment?
I've stamped on deli paper with archival inks and acrylics with good results.
I have been crushing on Craft Consortium's decoupage paper for the past two years...so detailed and beautiful. But it is tissue paper not heavy. It can be gotten state side but this way you see all the choices.
I think you mean his collage paper-that is a roll....I looked all over and I am not finding any love right now on the 12 inch. sorry. But I would keep an eye on ebay and etsy. Most likely places for it come to the surface...
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Margot, I'm not sure when the 12" paper was discontinued. I took a 5-year break from papercrafting, come back and it's gone. I liked the vintage designs and thickness of the Holtz tissue paper. It was not so thin that I'd have to worry about tearing it while brushing on the matte medium. Just as an FYI, these are the discontinued papers that I currently have: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holtz-Idea-.../dp/B01KVCV1RC
Craft Consortium has some beautiful decoupage paper. I want to use it as the background in an art journal much the way that Vicky Papannaou uses the now-retired 7 Gypsies tissue paper here:
I suppose I could use regular old patterned paper. I hadn't really thought much about that. I'm pretty new to this mixed media/art journaling stuff and not really sure what things work together and what don't.
Bohodiva, I had not considered using deli or parchment paper. I don't know where to get deli paper but I have parchment paper in my kitchen. I can probably stamp on it with archival ink. I wonder if I could run a piece of it through my laser printer? Maybe, if I attached it to a sheet of copy paper and ran it straight through, front to back, like I do with cardstock. I'll have to give that a try.
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I was going to mention rice paper too. I have one sheet from Stamperia that I bought for my daughter but I haven't done anything with it yet... it's almost too pretty to use!
I bought a bunch of Tim's collage paper last year or the year before when Hobby Lobby did their 75% markdown to make room for new stock, but it's the 6" rolls.
Not truly into mixed media but for smaller pieces weighing paper might be a good choice. This Wikipedia article explains what it is. A Google search will find multiple sources.
Robin, the Italian papers are indeed beautiful! They are larger than 12"x12" scrapbook paper. I'm sure I could put them to good use. Also curious how they compare to basic gift wrap.
A friend is sending me some deli paper. I look forward to doing some experimenting with it. I can probably stamp on it with archival ink, put it in a journal and use paint and gel medium over the top. But if I do that, then I might as well just stamp directly on the journal page.
I need to find a couple of fun mixed media sites and see how they use various papers and color mediums and then apply those techniques to my own projects.
Just came across this new Prima paper line using mulberry paper. If this is like the typical mulberry paper it would be stronger than tissue. There are a number of other designs in the line: art reproductions, newsprint facsimile, etc.
What is the actual difference in parchment paper and deli paper? I’ve always wondered. I never see deli paper for sale in stores here in the southern US.
The only thing I know is, parchment paper is the paper you use to line baking trays when making cookies or biscuits while deli paper comes in a pop-up box and is used to pick up baked goods or deli items in a store.
What is the actual difference in parchment paper and deli paper? I’ve always wondered. I never see deli paper for sale in stores here in the southern US.
In my opinion, deli paper is waxier than parchment paper.
Printed tissue paper for collage
