Ordinary printer paper, printed with your favorite Graphics Fairy Text or Image.If you would like to experiment with this technique, you’ll need a few things. Graphics Fairy Source Image: Spencerian Writing Sample So, let’s see how simple it is to achieve, shall we? The result is a DIY Vellum Technique that holds promise for many different applications. So, while pondering why vellum appeals to the senses, I began to consider ways to imbue modern paper with that deliciously mysterious ‘see through’ quality that we associate with vellum.
Yes, I could have reached for commercially available vellum, but exploring ways that we can enrich the qualities of ordinary materials is one of my passions. A recent project required that I find a way to transform ordinary printer paper into ‘Vintage’ manuscript paper. The translucent look and distinctive feel of vellum….is it possible to recreate it with common materials? Let’s find out! Hey there, my Graphics Fairy Friends! It’s Heather from Thicketworks.