Silk-Veined Paper

[esterbex]

First let me say this is all Pendleton's/pb2's fault.

He sent me a sample of this amazing paper here along with one of his fabulous Pendleton Point cast-offs ,

and now I'm obsessed with finding a source for purchase.

 

After surfing the very limited online resources for this product, we've both agreed that it is very similar to the

"silk-veined" paper seen here .

 

Problem is, there appear to only be wholesale sources in China, with no retail points of sale. Those of you in the business,

Goulet, etc....PLEASE find a way to get us this product. The paper is so wonderfully FP friendly as well as esthetically

pleasing. What could be more luxurious than writing on silk?

 

Thanks for any assistance in pursuit of yet another obsession....

 

Wendi

 

(And yes, P, it's all your fault....)

 

Edit to add....there is a 100gsm version of the product from yet a different supplier in, yes, China.

Edited April 24, 2010 by esterbex

[jbb]

How does what you're looking for compare to this item on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Handmade-Ivory-Silk-Paper-w-Multicolor-threads-22-x30-/140295954658?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20aa4a60e2

[esterbex]

How does what you're looking for compare to this item on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item20aa4a60e2

 

Wow...when I searched ebay, this listing didn't show up. But the veining in this sample is quite large and less subtle than the paper Pendleton

has. Maybe I can quiz the lister and see where they got theirs from. Thanks for your help!

 

 

Edit for spelling.

Edited April 24, 2010 by esterbex

[jbb]

How does what you're looking for compare to this item on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item20aa4a60e2

 

Wow...when I searched ebay, this listing didn't show up. But the veining in this sample is quite large and less subtle than the paper Pendleton

has. Maybe I can quiz the lister and see where they got theirs from. Thanks for your help!

 

 

Edit for spelling.

I hope that works out. Let us know. Does the paper feather at all?

[esterbex]

How does what you're looking for compare to this item on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item20aa4a60e2

 

Wow...when I searched ebay, this listing didn't show up. But the veining in this sample is quite large and less subtle than the paper Pendleton

has. Maybe I can quiz the lister and see where they got theirs from. Thanks for your help!

 

 

Edit for spelling.

I hope that works out. Let us know. Does the paper feather at all?

 

From the sample I have and from other of pb2's photos I don't detect any. The texture is very smooth and I cant feel the fibers.

I've sent emails to paper companies and China. Hope somebody can help.

 

Thanks again.

[markc]

It is hard to tell from your example, but you might want to actually look at Japanese papers (Washi) they have 3 major types (from the mulberry tree) called Kozo, Mitsumata, and Gampi.

 

I used to makes these papers, they have very long fibers that make the paper very strong, the more processed the shorter the fibers. My paper was a more natural color, but its certainly easy to get white paper and it can include dyed fibers.

 

Here is a decent site on it : Kozo Paper

 

Here in San Francisco, we have Maido and Kinokuniya Stationers that carry many kinds of the paper. You might have a Japanese Stationery store in your area that you can check out.

[esterbex]

@jbb: The Ebay seller mentioned previously, Under The Sun in San Francisco, says the paper is called "mottled". They used to carry it, but no longer. I will attempt to purchase samples of their similar products for comparison and testing. In the mean time "mottled paper" is in my Google window....

 

@markc: Thanks for another resource! I will do the same with the site you suggested....I never thought research could be so fun!

 

Thanks guys!

[jbb]

This topic is being discussed in another post so I thought I'd bump this.

[Blade Runner]

W,

You might email Kate's Paperie in NYC. http://www.katespaperie.com/

 

They probably have something comparable. Ask if they'll send you samples. You'll want to know if what they have is fp friendly.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jelb/PAPER/IMG_3587.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jelb/PAPER/IMG_3588.jpg

Good luck

Edited October 3, 2010 by Blade Runner

[watch_art]

wow! what a beautiful shop.

[esterbex]

That is indeed a beautiful shop! Thanks for the tip!

[jbb]

@jbb: The Ebay seller mentioned previously, Under The Sun in San Francisco, says the paper is called "mottled". They used to carry it, but no longer. I will attempt to purchase samples of their similar products for comparison and testing. In the mean time "mottled paper" is in my Google window....

 

@markc: Thanks for another resource! I will do the same with the site you suggested....I never thought research could be so fun!

 

Thanks guys!

This paper seems to be available again:

paper on ebay

[esterbex]

jbb you rock! Their handmade Ivory w/ Boganvilla seems closest in looks to pb2's paper. But his paper has a very smooth finish and all of their papers appear rougher in texture. I will inquire again. Thanks for the assistance!