A
flexible, heavier weight handmade paper with a crushed like texture made
in Taiwan. Rich texture adds dimension to this paper. Mingling with the
crinkles, the colors soften and deepen and the shine moves from pearl to
gloss, creating an effect somewhat like crushed velvet. These beautiful
handmade papers come in various colors, textures and weights.
A leather is crushed by heavily pressing, causing the grain to be
flattened, or crushed, thereby leaving a smooth, glazed, yet grained
effect. These crushed leather makes a beautiful handmade paper with a
broken, mottled or cloudy formation. These papers can be made by:
- Running the paper web under the dandy roll.
- Running the web through presses while too wet.
- Running the web through calender or supercalender while still
containing too much moisture.
Applications of Crushed Leather
- Perfect for bookarts.
- Available in stationery
- The paper is laser and ink jet compatible
- Collage, bok binding and printing
- Widely used for calligraphy
- Decoration of boxes or memory books
- Wedding announcement and decorations
