Vellum Paper • Onion Skin White
Onion Skin paper is not actually made from onion it is similar to onion skin as it is white, translucent, and quite thin and how it got its name.
Onion Skin paper is a White Translucent, hammered or cockled style paper, less translucent than a traditional vellum, but still allows you to see a filtered image of what is beneath. Onion Skin paper was used mainly as an "Airmail paper" due its gossamer and wispy thickness but was also used as typewriter paper, for calligraphy, architect drawings, train model builders, lampshade maker and was also known as Bible paper. Unpatterned translucent papers are ideal for overlays on invitations, placecards, used as belly bands and bomboniere wraps, and scrapbook pages where you may require information to be seen over a non printable surface. Layered folding, Origami, tearing, colouring and shape or edge cutting can offer an extra level of detail to your design. This versatile paper, is the perfect complement to your project and is a limited stock item.
■ Sheet size: A4
■ Weight: Paper 35gsm
■ Colour: Off-White
■ Finish: Smooth
■ Properties: Unknown
■ Machine made
■ Printer compatible‡
Image 1: Shows the paper with a black card under the sheet
From Wikipedia: "The finish of onion skin paper is usually cockled, since it was air dried while it was being made. Cockled paper has a slightly wavy, handmade feel to it, along with a mildly dimpled finish. This property prevents leaves of onion skin paper from sticking to each other or other surfaces, a common problem with very light weight papers."
‡ Compatible with Laser and most Inkjet printers. Testing is always recommended for guaranteed results. However, if in doubt, do not use this paper, as PaperSource do not take any responsibility for damage to your printer and are only guided by information from manufacturers and customers who've had success printing on these papers.
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