[Scriptoris] paper for original works

[Hillary Greenslade]

Gee, thanks,  
I feel like 'duh', I shoulda looked that up myself.  ;-)
(whacking my head like a V8 juice commercial)
About.com, ask.com, and other search engines out there.
Thanks Alex.

Ok so we want the Heavy Pergamenata, which is 230gsm, which according to Alex's site is between the 90lb or 140lb papers.  Sounds like a good choice on the heavy (around 100lb) verses the non-heavy (more around 70lb). 
I also found this site on ask.com:
http://inksupply.helpserve.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=68

Cheers, Hillary


--- On Tue, 6/2/09, Alexandria Doyle <garbaholic at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Alexandria Doyle <garbaholic at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Scriptoris] paper for original works
> To: "Scribes within Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <scriptoris at lists.ansteorra.org>
> Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 4:53 PM
> try this for gsm weight
> <http://painting.about.com/od/artglossaryw/g/defweightpaper.htm>
> 
> alex
> 
> On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 4:43 PM, Hillary Greenslade <hillaryrg at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > 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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