In my last post, a very good question was asked by one of the
Somerset Studio summer issue 2020 article readers:
"Can you tell me name and weight
of onion paper you use with a copier?"
Well... I realized, upon checking, that the onionskin paper I have used
for these paper maché mixed-media figures is no longer available
(unless you're willing to pay an-arm-and-a-leg for 10 sheets)!
So I am experimenting with vellum,
readily available both retail and on the internet.
The photo above is taken against bright indirect daylight.
The onionskin has a "cockle" finish to it.
The vellum is smoother to the touch.
These two photos (also taken against bright, indirect daylight) are
very comparable in their translucent quality.
This photo is also a good representation of the translucent quality
of each paper... when placed over a photocopied image with words.
In a few days... I will post the results of using the vellum
with paper maché paste, over white foam-board.
Stay tuned... Daryle
