For many years (15-20?) I've been buying 8.5x11" Scrapbook Paper in "books" or pads (you just tear the pages out) that is just slightly heavier than regular 20lb letterpaper. I think the ink adds a tiny bit of "weight"; I estimate it is equivalent to 24lb letterpaper. It is *not* cardstock, I use it just like letterpaper for all kinds of things, but mainly folding. One side is white and the other side has patterns. The patterns are many and varied. I also found this same paper, with patterns, in 8" size books/pads, and sometimes in 6" size. It is important to feel the paper before you buy, as the packages are often not accurately labeled.
--- Until the last 3-5 years, I could find many colors/patterns available at Michaels, Joanns, and big stationery stores, and sometimes via Amazon and probably other places. But in the last 3-5 years, availability has taken a nose-dive. I have a nice stock of this paper and haven't bought any in at least 2 years, and the selection was thin then. No idea what's available now. --- One exception might be the stationery stores. I think they still sell packs of decoratively-printed letterpaper, for writing letters. Usually the color/pattern is a border only, but sometimes you can find them with an all-over pattern. They do tend to be more expensive. /// On Thu, May 11, 2023 at 1:24 PM gera...@neorigami.com <gera...@neorigami.com> wrote: > Thank you, Vishakha. Your information was very helpful! > > It's a pity there isn't a ready-made option. > -- > > *Gerardo G.* > gerardo(a)neorigami.com <http://www.neorigami.com> > instagram.com/neorigamicom > *Knowledge and Curiosity in Origami:* > *six private classes online* <https://www.neorigami.com> > > "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath > away and fills you with the true joy of *origami*. I experienced this in > my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is > (...)" *C. R.* *Read the full review* > <https://www.neorigami.com/#h.q2mt4npahmc2> > > > On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 12:00:28 PM GMT-5, wanderer < > pprf...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yeah - good Q Gerardo. > > I do have some models that need A4 or letter paper, and a duo sheet would > be handy. But I only have same color on both sides kinda A4 or letter > paper. > > I’ve sometimes doubled up two color sheets and made a duo version but > sometimes that option tends to thicker than is ideal. > > Other times I’ve used white A4 or letter paper and drawn or printed on it > in color to create a duo effect. > > The third option is like you mentioned, cutting A4 or letter paper from a > larger sheet. I have some scrapbook paper which is 12”x12” but it is more > like cardstock thickness. I think one can find letter size scrapbook paper > which is printed/color on one side and white on the other - but this maybe > cardstock as well. > > There’s some beautiful Kraft paper rolls that are green or blue or red on > one side and then Kraft colored on the other side. This kinda paper also > has textural ridges, which are quite nice. And one could cut A4 or letter > paper size from the roll - but that takes a little careful effort to get > accurately sized sheets. > > Best, > Vishakha > > On May 11, 2023, at 12:20, gera...@neorigami.com wrote: > > *HI* > What paper do you use for color-change models that start from an A4 or > letter-size rectangle? Do you have access to the appropriate paper in that > size or must you cut it to size from a bigger sheet? > Your answers will be very helpful! Thank you very much in advance. You can > email your answer through the list or email me privately to gerardo(a) > neorigami.com > -- > > *Gerardo G.* > gerardo(a)neorigami.com <http://www.neorigami.com> > instagram.com/neorigamicom > *Knowledge and Curiosity in Origami:* > *six private classes online* <https://www.neorigami.com> > > "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath > away and fills you with the true joy of *origami*. I experienced this in > my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is > (...)" *C. R.* *Read the full review* > <https://www.neorigami.com/#h.q2mt4npahmc2> > > > > >
