subject: What Kind Of Paper To Use [print this page] You will be amazed what the effect the paper can do to a photo. Your choices range is from inexpensive paper to very high quality artistry artist paper.
You should use paper that is coated for inkjets or laser use. If you can find a sample pack of paper .That will help you find the one you are looking for. Dont be afraid to try different paper. Trying is the best way to learn how paper and ink act with your setting, like plain paper, bright paper.
Copy paper is made with wood pulp that has been neutralized. Copy paper will do fine for many projects. Copy papers are good for test enlargements and image-editing before you do your final image you can use many type of scanner you like.
Bristol board has many names card stock, poster paper smooth finish. Card stock paper is good for business cards tags and sighs. Card stock paper can be handed more. Stander photo paper is also made from wood pulp. This paper is heavier weight photo paper. Photo paper is for projects with heavy ink coverage.
With photo paper you will see a big difference in the photo. This paper is the best for note cards, and art prints. If you are going to handled it you should use this stander photo paper. This is what most copy shop or office supply store will use to print your images.
High quality art paper is called fine artist papers the paper is made of 100% cotton, coated inkjet paper .If you are looking for this paper you have to order it online because most stores and print shop wont carry it.
Hand paper is truly made by hand one sheet a t a time using all cotton pulp free when it is made by hand each sheet will be different. Handmade paper gave a lot of texture to the paper. This paper you can find in a craft store. Paper that is made with cotton and acid free can last forever.
The paper that is made today is made of wood pulp. Wood paper is high in acid content so over time it will break down. Some paper is acid free paper so the acid was removed from it. All of these papers can be use in a photo scanner. I hope this helps you with your entire paper question.
