What is the Best Craft Paper?

[theperfecttree]

Anyone have a preferred craft paper they've found to be economical but also really good? I'm looking for a 30" roll that's not like 700' long since I don't have room for a roll holder/cutter.

[maden]

Heavier is better.

[iambillyg]

I know you said you don't have room for a cutter/roll, but I use this:

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-1 ... l-30-x-720

It's a bit costly up front at $36/roll and $37/cutter, but with the smaller rolls at Hobby Lobby or Michaels running $4.99-$6.99 each, it's a better investment.

You could also always fold down the cutter after each use and put it, and the roll, under your bed or something.

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Before I got a cutter, and after I got fed up with the tiny rolls from Hobby Lobby and Michaels, I purchased this from Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/35-in-x-166- ... YfPo6UxFdQ

It's thick and sturdy, but it's also 35", so you'll have to cut off 5 inches before tubing.

[theperfecttree]

I know you said you don't have room for a cutter/roll, but I use this:

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-1 ... l-30-x-720

It's a bit costly up front at $36/roll and $37/cutter, but with the smaller rolls at Hobby Lobby or Michaels running $4.99-$6.99 each, it's a better investment.

You could also always fold down the cutter after each use and put it, and the roll, under your bed or something.

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Before I got a cutter, and after I got fed up with the tiny rolls from Hobby Lobby and Michaels, I purchased this from Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/35-in-x-166- ... YfPo6UxFdQ

It's thick and sturdy, but it's also 35", so you'll have to cut off 5 inches before tubing.

thanks man! I've looked into the homedepot rolls as well.. that's some heavy paper! Really hoping to find something that's 30" though, don't know why but it's really annoying cutting those 5" every time

[turnJBup]

I don't use a cutter either..
Just store the roll on its end and cut it with scissors.
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[rmoore]

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Before I got a cutter, and after I got fed up with the tiny rolls from Hobby Lobby and Michaels, I purchased this from Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/35-in-x-166- ... YfPo6UxFdQ

It's thick and sturdy, but it's also 35", so you'll have to cut off 5 inches before tubing.

thanks man! I've looked into the homedepot rolls as well.. that's some heavy paper! Really hoping to find something that's 30" though, don't know why but it's really annoying cutting those 5" every time

Lowe's has a comparably thick paper at 28"; good for smaller tubes.

[Codeblue]

60lb or higher.

[CrustaR]

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[trarex]

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[theperfecttree]

What is best in life?

and find a roll of craft paper +60lbs, 30" wide, and less than 400' long!

[theperfecttree]

still looking

[CrustaR]

still looking

I will throw you a bone. Here's what I use:

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-5 ... l-36-x-600

Oops, lost the rest of my post!! I was going to say you could try a hardware store like Lowe's/Home Depot and look for the painter's kraft paper rolls. Those usually are smaller in roll size and are just as sturdy. Good luck.

[fdi1001]

Uline is a great source if you are just looking for regular craft paper.
If you are looking for archival craft paper for picture frame backing dust covers we have some here:
http://www.framedestination.com/dust-co ... paper.html

[CrustaR]

Uline is a great source if you are just looking for regular craft paper.
If you are looking for archival craft paper for picture frame backing dust covers we have some here:
http://www.framedestination.com/dust-co ... paper.html

That Tyvek paper looks insane. I've never seen it used before, though (I have the blue kraft paper).

[fdi1001]

LOL, the Tyvek is serious stuff. Generally dont recommend that for most frames. It is more for frames that are being moved and abused a lot such as people traveling the country selling in art shows.

Uline is a great source if you are just looking for regular craft paper.
If you are looking for archival craft paper for picture frame backing dust covers we have some here:
http://www.framedestination.com/dust-co ... paper.html

That Tyvek paper looks insane. I've never seen it used before, though (I have the blue kraft paper).