What is Vellum

Originally it was made from the skin of cattle with its intended purpose being a smooth tough surface with which to write on. Early types received an intense treatment process in order to take it from the skin of an animal to the point at which it could be written on and used to make important documents.

Modern Types

The kind that you will find in craft stores today is noticeably different (and cheaper) to the early kind as it’s actually made from plasticised cotton, not animal skin. Today it is more commonly called paper vellum.

Different Types

The modern paper version comes in numerous different sizes and styles and for the most part will be see though. You will also find there an extensive variety of patterns and designs.

Vellum Scrapbooking

It can be used to make a slight shade or shade change to background or embellishment colours. This is used as a softening agent for baby scrapbooks, as a hint of elegance to present scrapbooks, or to create dimension on a boring flat page. Vellum is available in both acidic and non-acidic forms, so be sure which type you are buying.

It also comes in pearlescent colours and patterns. There are some attractive floral types available, which can on occasion be laid over plain or subtle cardstock to provide a dreamy, romantic effect, which is lovely in wedding albums. It is also feasible to sometimes get paper stock and vellum in the same print, which can on occasion be utilized for different power on the same page or album.

To cut back the cloudiness effect due to gluing, apply only a thin line of glue along the sides. In this manner, you will see a slight shade only along the very edge and this will seem like a border.

Maybe a simpler way to secure it onto a page is by using brads or eyelets at the corners. These add another decorative part to the page and increase the layered look by not sticking the vellum down all around the edge.

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