Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Onionskin Paper vs. Vellum

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