Rice Paper

[GypsyRoseStamper]

While I purchased a pack of rice paper months ago for gel printing, I have yet to try it out. I did have to look up which side to print on - the shiny side. Is that right? I would like to hear of your results using it for stamping as well as gel printing. As a background, I would assume double-sided tape is preferred for adhering it to cardstock because of its flimsiness; is that your choice too? For tearing is a wet brush line recommended? On the reverse side, or the shiny side? What about results with various color media: watercolor, alcohol ink, acrylic markers, spray ink, etc.?

[javagirl984]

There are several companies that sell rice paper sheets with designs on similar to pattern paper. I'm unsure if you can print on the rice paper with a printer. I'm guessing besides gel printing with acrylic paint, you can also use stamps and ink or watercolors, sprays, etc. I suggest cutting off a few small squares and experiment with different mediums and keep the successful ones as a reference. I use matte medium to apply rice paper to my projects. You could also use mod podge. I wouldn't use double side tape.

[GypsyRoseStamper]

I should have figured out matte medium would work better. Got to get beyond timidity and plow into playing with it!