Is drafting film the same as vellum?

Vellum is not the same as drafting film. Whereas true drafting film is 100% polyester, Vellum (not the leather kind) is usually plasticised cotton. It can look and feel very similar to the film, but it doesn’t perform in quite the same way – it is more textured and will buckle with the application of any wet media.

What is Polydraw drafting film?

Grafix Drafting Film is a polyester film with a one or two side matte translucent drawing surface. This film accepts lead, charcoal, graphite, coloured pencil, pen and ink with ease.

What does drafting film look like?

Grafix Drafting Film is a polyester film with a one or two side matte translucent drawing surface. This film accepts lead, charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink with ease. It erases cleanly without smearing or leaving shadows.

Can you print on drafting film?

Drafting film is a polyester-based film with a translucent one- or two-side matte drawing surface. It’s treated to reduce static and accept paint, ink and pencil. Grafix drafting sheets and film are dimensionally stable, erase cleanly, and are printable on most black and white laser printers and plain paper copiers.

Is Yupo same as drafting film?

Yupo is a synthetic “paper” sheet that is 100% polypropylene. If you’ve ever used frosted (matte) drafting film then you’ll find this has an identical feel. In fact, it comes in a translucent form like traditional drafting film, but also in an opaque white surface that looks more like regular paper.

What do you use drafting film for?

Drafting film is a sturdier and more dimensionally stable substitute for drafting paper sometimes used for technical drawings, especially architectural drawings, and for art layout drawings, replacing drafting linen for these purposes.

Is drafting film archival?

Is drafting film archival? No, not really. Originally, drafting film was designed to be drawn on by pen and ink, and not change its shape over time. It was meant to be a drawing medium, not a storage medium for documents and periodicals.