[Scriptoris] paper for original works

[Hillary Greenslade]

BTW - heavier weight Pergamenata can be purchased from John Neal Booksellers (www.johnnealbooks.com)
in two weights: 160gsm or 230gsm (called HEAVY).  
You can order a stack (precut) of 11x14, 10 sheets, for $16.95
The order page actually says 'Perfect size for SCA Scrolls' - guess they know us! That order is for the 230gsm. weight.  

Not sure how the gsm converts to lbs in paper weights. Perhaps its a metric vs inches system thing.

Cheers, Hillary

--- On Tue, 6/2/09, Hillary Greenslade <hillaryrg at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Hillary Greenslade <hillaryrg at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Scriptoris] paper for original works
> To: " Inc.Scribes within Ansteorra - SCA" <scriptoris at lists.ansteorra.org>
> Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 4:24 PM
> 
> As you said, paper choices often depend on the artisan. 
> 
> For quick, less expensive or less period work, I use the
> Strathmore 400 drawing paper for ink, it's 80lb smooth
> surface paper.   I don't prefer the stiffness
> of bristol board, tho many kingdoms recommend it for it's
> smooth surface.  Looking online at the Strathmore 400
> series, I see there is also an Acrylic pad, at 246lb paper,
> as a textured linen surface, might be a good one to try out.
> 
> 
> I have only recently played with Permanenata, I got the
> 80lb sheet from Jerry's-art-arama.  While the surface
> is similar to a 'real' vellum, it will also swell/pucker if
> you get it too wet.  Star Signet suggested I try the
> heavier weight Pergamenata (140lb) as it maybe less apt to
> have water issues.  
> 
> Most projects, I prefer Fabriano Artistico, 140lb hot
> press; it's a company that was in existance during the
> 13-1400's and is still in business. It's a lovely paper, a
> full sheet runs under $6.00 and you get four sheets of 11x14
> pages from that. 
> 
> For truly historic work, you will want to use vellum or
> parchment, but be warned it can be costly.  Practice
> with it first to get a feel for it. 
> 
> Cheers, Hillary
> 
> --- On Tue, 6/2/09, Sarah Redford <reddragun38_2000 at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > From: Sarah Redford <reddragun38_2000 at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [Scriptoris] paper for original works
> > To: Scriptoris at lists.ansteorra.org
> > Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 3:52 PM
> > Good afternoon,
> > I want to do a few better quality original works and
> enter
> > the achievment contest at 30th year.  The only paper
> I have
> > used so far is Bristol Smooth 100lb.  I have heard
> of
> > Pergamenta and Arches.  Which brand, type and weight
> would
> > be good for doing better than average work?  I
> realize this
> > can depend upon the artist and the piece being worked
> on. 
> > I just wanted some thoughts from those who have used
> these
> > types of paper.
> > In service,
> > Sarah
> > Rosenfeld
> >  
> > Also, I am going to do some illumination and
> calligraphy on
> > a wood surface.  Would it be better to do the work
> > on paper and glue it to the wood, coat the wood with
> gesso
> > and do the work on that or use another technique?
> > 
> > 
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