100% Old Clothing Paper

As our small paper makers look for ways to lessen their impact on the environment they are finding an amazing array of alternative fibers from which to make paper. One paper maker gathered discarded old clothing, cooked it , and made it into paper. His result, PCW, is tree free, 100% old clothing. It comes in cardstock sizes 22 x 30 and 8.5 x 11 with matching A-7 (5.25 x 7.25) envelopes in six vibrant colors. Papers like this usually have dull colors, but not PCW. The colors, red, turquoise, lime, cocoa, moss, and purple are exceptionally bright and vibrant. This is a paper that makes a statement both with it's bright colors and it's minimal environmental impact and it pairs well with many of our other handmade papers in a wide variety of printed designs and patterns. Ask one of our design staff to help you choose a combination that is just right for you.

Letter Press Papers

LETTER PRESS printing is a traditional method of applying ink to paper. The printer may set lead type, or she may carve a wooden block with the image to be printed. The printing plate could be laser cut from a variety of rubber or plastic materials as well. The common factor is that the plate is a three dimensional object that is inked and pushed into the paper under pressure. The result is an inked image that is recessed into the paper.

Our fine selection of traditional papers and card stocks for letter press printing includes Crane's Lettra, Neenah's Teton and Sundance, Mohawk Superfine, Speckletone, Stardream and many others. Our stock includes various shades of white and colors in both text and cover in sizes ranging from 5" x 7" up to 28" x 40". All sheets come pre cut to 8.5 x 11 in both text and cover. Many come cut to smaller sizes to fit specific envelopes. Our envelope sizes range from #4 bar (3 5/8 x 5 1/8) up to A-10 (6 x 9 1/2), with many sizes in between. Selection varies by brand. While these are our most commonly used papers for letter press printing, many of our handmade and exotic papers can be letter pressed. Stop in to see our many choices. We think you will like what you see.

Stardream (Shimmer Paper)

Stocked in more than thirty colors, Stardream is coated with mica for a shimmery surface that is printable in many ink jet and laser printers. Of course you will have to test it in your printer. We carry Stardream in 28 x 40 sheets in text and cover, 8.5 x 11 sheets in text and cover, and seven sizes of envelopes. Colors range from bright whites to soft naturals to hot pinks with many colors in between. Stardream is a perfect paper on which to use our free die cutting machines to make pocket invitations.

Grocery Bag Paper

Paper Depot, Inc recycles approximately ten tons of waste paper per year. Our waste is used to make unbleached grocery bag paper. To bring things full circle our Green Grocer Brown Bag line of papers and envelopes is made from grocery bag paper. We stock the paper in 8.5 x 11-65 and 26 x 40-65 medium weight. Our in stock envelope sizes are 3 5/8 x 5 1/8, 4 3/8 x 5 3/4, 4 3/4 x 6 1/2, 5 1/4 x 7 1/4, 5 3/4 x 8 3/4, and 4 1/8 x 9 1/2, all with the flap opening on the long side. We also stock 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 with the flap opening on the short side. Of course the line is 100% recycled.

Printed Papers

No paper store can be complete without a large selection of scrapbook and printed papers. We have thousands from which to choose. Scrapbook papers come in 12 x 12 in one or two sided designs. More exotic papers come in 8 1/2 x 11. Many are hand silk screened and trimmed with goldleaf. Our Asian designs are especially popular. Printed papers can be used to make scrapbooks, for book binding, or for embellishing a handmade DIY invitation.

Resumes

Are you changing jobs or just graduating? A well-done résumé can lead to an interview. Paper depot, Inc. has matching papers, portfolios, and envelopes for ink jet and laser printers.

Precut Cards & Envelopes

We stock many lines of papers and card stocks that have precut cards to fit matching envelopes. They come in the following standard sizes.

5 x 7 card folds to fit a 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 (4bar) envelope

5 1/2 x 8 1/2 card folds to fit a 4 3/8 x 5 3/4 (A-2) envelope

6 1/4 x 9 1/4 card folds to fit a 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 (A-6) envelope

7 x 10 card folds to fit a 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 (A-7) envelope

7 7/8 x 10 1/2 card folds to fit a 5 1/2 x 8 1/8 (A-8) envelope

8 1/2 x 11 card folds to fit a 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 (A-9), 6 x 9, or 6 x 9 1/2 (A-10) envelope

Square envelopes are stocked in many sizes in many different paper brands.

Stop in to see our complete selection. Not all sizes are available in all brands.

Chiyogami Papers

These beautiful hand silk screened papers from Japan, many of which are highlighted in gold leaf, come in 8 1/2 x 11. They depict beautiful scenes such as florals, wildlife, landscapes, and geometrics. We have a very large selection of these exotic papers.

Origami Papers

Japanese paper folding, origami, is as old as the Orient itself. Our origami papers come in foils, solids, brights, pastels, and printed designs. With three seperate precut sizes, some packages have all one type and others are assortment packages. Many of the packages include free patterns. We are sure to have a size and color that is just right for your project.

Vellum & Glassine

The word vellum comes from the ancient French word velin. Velin was an animal skin that had been scraped, stretched, wet, and dried to prepare a surface upon which one could write before there was paper. The word has come down through the centuries and today is commonly used to describe a piece of paper made from wood pulp with a translucent or see through quality. It is sometimes called tracing paper. Vellum papers come in many colors and often have inclusions such as fibers, designs, and printed images. They are often used as overlays in invitations and add a touch of elegance to a finished piece. We stock more than 120 different types of vellum papers and 8 sizes of vellum envelopes. See the section under the Do-It-Yourself tab entitled Printing Techniques for printing directions.

Glassine paper feels like it has been coated with a hard wax surface. We stock glassine envelopes in 8 sizes.

Business Papers

Does your business print in house? Why limit your selection to the big box office supply store? Set yourself apart with a unique paper or card stock choice. Our staff will advise you concerning desktop printing.