Start here · Essential guide
Craft Paper Types: A Complete Guide to Choosing Paper
Learn the main craft paper types, from cardstock and kraft to tissue, vellum and origami paper, plus how weight and acid-free labels help you choose.
Paper Know-How
Paper Basics
8 guides, starting with Craft Paper Types: A Complete Guide to Choosing Paper.
How Tissue Paper Is Made: The Manufacturing Process
See how tissue paper is made, from pulping wood or recycled fiber to forming, drying and creping on a Yankee cylinder, then cutting and packaging.
How to Identify Old Paper and Estimate Its Age
Learn practical clues for identifying old paper, from fibers, watermarks and laid lines to yellowing, plus safe handling tips and how to age new paper for crafts.
Is Cardboard and Paper the Same Thing?
Cardboard and paper are made from the same plant fibers but differ in thickness and structure. Learn what each is, what cardboard is called, and how to recycle both.
Is Notebook Paper Letter Size? Common Notebook Dimensions
In the US, standard notebook paper is usually letter size, 8.5 by 11 inches, but legal pads, composition books and A4 or A5 journals differ. Compare common sizes.
Is Paper Naturally White? What Makes Paper Bright
Paper is usually not naturally white. Learn how pulping, bleaching, fillers and brighteners make paper look bright, and why some paper stays brown or yellows.
Is Paper Porous or Nonporous?
Paper is generally porous because it is a network of fibers with tiny gaps. Learn how coatings change absorbency and what it means for ink, paint and glue.
The Process of Making Cardboard Step by Step
Follow the process of making cardboard step by step, from pulp and paper rolls to corrugating, gluing and cutting, plus a simple way to build a box at home.
Related topics