![]() ![]() Vellum has a lot of uses! It can be both written and printed on with good results (see below for printing!) and has recently seen a rise in it's use in wedding stationery. Although vellum can feel quite delicate, it is also remarkably durable. Despite this plastic-y feel, as mentioned above, our vellum paper does not contain plastic. Vellum paper has a a very smooth, plastic-y feel to it. You might remember tracing paper from school, which is essentially a lower quality and very thin vellum paper! Heavier papers (with a higher GSM) tend to be thicker and less transparent, while lighter papers (with a lower GSM) are likely to be more transparent. The degree of transparency can depend on the quality and weight of the paper. Because of this, it is sometimes referred to as transparent or translucent paper. Vellum paper is often translucent, like frosted glass. ![]() Our vellum is made with cellulose fibres from FSC® certified sources and is completely recyclable.Ĭheckout the Vellum range! What Does Vellum Look & Feel Like? These days, vellum is made from either cellulose fibres from plants and trees, or plasticised rag cotton. While it is still occasionally made like this today, it is a time consuming and expensive process and most commercially available vellum paper is no longer made this way. Vellum used to refer to parchment made by stretching calf skin over a wooden frame. ![]() Vellum paper is popping up more and more these days, from wedding invitations to envelopes. ![]()
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