Is vellum paper good for invitations?

Due to its thin, light, highly translucent nature, 17lb vellum is great for the following: Unprinted invitation and program overlays. Delicate invitation wraps. Invitation inserts, as a substitute for traditional invitation tissue.

What is the clear paper on an invitation?

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Translucent paper. often called vellum paper, is not like your ordinary paper; it is unique in that it lets the light shine through it allowing you to dimly see what is behind it. Translucent vellum paper can be used to create craft projects, envelopes, party invitations, wedding announcements, and more.

Where does the vellum go in an invitation?

What order do wedding invitations go in and where does that tissue go, you ask? As mentioned, tissue is placed over the main invitation wording and if necessary, over each card for protection. With tissue (or vellum) inserts on top of each, stack your invitation ensemble from largest to smallest.

Can inkjet print on vellum?

Vellum can be printed with an inkjet or laser printer.

Can you fold vellum paper?

Our testing reveals that lightweight vellum can be cleanly folded by hand. If you would like to lightly score lightweight vellum prior to folding for ease and accuracy, it certainly won’t do any harm, but we do not feel it is necessary.

Do acrylic invitations break in the mail?

Please do not mail your acrylic invitations in standard thin envelopes, regardless if they are 1 mm (0.04”) or 2 mm (0.08”). The corners of the acrylic invitations can tear through the envelope. Even worse, the acrylic can crack. We highly recommend mailing your acrylic invitations in thicker stock envelopes.

What is translucent vellum paper used for?

Translucent vellum is the perfect addition to any paper craft. You can use it to add depth and dimension, draw your viewer’s focus to a particular photo, or even de-emphasize busy background elements. Happy crafting! Shop for vellum paper.

What is clear vellum paper?

Vellum paper looks like frosted glass. Shown here, it’s not crystal clear, but certainly see-through. Vellum has a super smooth, almost plastic-like finish. It’s delicate yet durable, standing up to writing, printing, cutting, scoring and gluing.