1. Cardstock
Cardstock is a medium-weight piece of paper. It is thicker than printer paper but lighter than cardboard. This paper is commonly used for greeting cards, scrapbooking, handmade boxes, and other crafts.
Cardstock is available in a wide range of textures and colours. It can also be lignin- and acid-free, making it an ideal medium for scrapbooking. The most common type of crafting paper is cardstock.
2. Construction Paper
Construction paper is a popular choice for children's crafts because it is inexpensive and comes in a variety of colours. It has a rough texture that makes folding difficult. Because the colours fade quickly, construction paper is not suitable for long-term projects. For class craft projects, elementary school teachers frequently use construction paper.
3. Corrugated Cardboard
This type of cardboard is typically made up of two thin outer layers of paper, with a fluted sheet of paper in the centre. Corrugated cardboard is used to make cardboard boxes because it is a very strong and durable type of paper. Corrugated cardboard is difficult to cut because it is stiff. For the best cutting results, use a sharp craft knife and a ruler.
Toy houses, cars, spaceships, and even furniture can be made out of cardboard boxes. Your only limitation is your imagination. Scrapbooking and card making can benefit from the fluted middle.
4. Crepe Paper
Crepe paper is a type of tissue paper that is thinly coated. It is gathered to form a crinkled, stretchable surface. It is available in a variety of colours and is sold in rolls or sheets. Crepe paper is frequently used to create stunning paper flowers. Party decorations include crepe paper streamers. Crepe paper is also used in many children's crafts.
When making paper flowers, use a higher grade of crepe paper, such as Italian crepe paper. The paper flowers made from Italian crepe paper are quite beautiful. They can be surprisingly accurate.
5. Kraft Paper
Kraft paper is a coarse brown paper that is used for package wrapping. This material is also used to make paper bags. It can be bleached to a variety of lighter colours ranging from brown to white. Kraft paper comes in sheets or paper rolls.
Kraft paper is commonly used in cardmaking, scrapbooking, and flower crafts.
6. Newsprint
Newspapers are printed on newsprint paper. It's a low-cost paper that's thick enough to print on both sides. For paper mache projects, newsprint is frequently used. It tears easily and adheres well to paper mache paste.
7. Origami Paper
Any paper that folds well can be used to make origami paper crafts. Prepackaged paper for origami is available at craft stores. Washi paper designs are usually on one side and a white background on the other. The paper is square and folds well, but it is often quite thin, making it unsuitable for crafts other than origami.
8. Scrapbook Paper
Scrapbook paper can be purchased at craft stores. This paper is available in thousands of different patterns and designs. The options available can be be bewildering. Some papers are thicker than others, and some are double-sided. Scrapbook paper comes in 12-inch x 12-inch or 8.5-inch x 11-inch sizes. Although scrapbook paper is primarily sold for scrapbooking, it can also be used for other types of paper crafts.
9. Washi Paper
The Japanese invented washi paper. It's stunning and can stand on its own as artwork. It has a distinctive design and is used for a variety of crafts.
Washi can be used to make cards, scrapbook pages, wallpaper, bookbinding, screens, origami, and a variety of other crafts.
10. Vellum
Vellum paper is both translucent and thin. It's great for making cards, scrapbooking, and tracing. Vellum is frequently used as a layer in wedding invitations and high-end greeting cards.878x8
