GrafixVellum Translucent 24-Pound Paper, Perfect for Invitations, Paper Crafts and Mixed Media, 8.5x11, Pack of 50

It's hard to say what would give a paper a 5 star rating, but I would wager that it would need to be some bit of 'Wow!' factor in either the product, or the service related to getting the product.That having been said I give this paper a 5 as I love it, shipping was what was fast, and it has a good tooth to it. It should be noted that while it is inkjet printer compatible you will want to verify that that you are using a dye based inkjet printer, rather than pigment. The paper will not take properly to pigment based inks, but dye based inks look beautiful on this medium, and very much professional.Also check your printer compatibility, for use with translucent, heavy, or vellum, paper before purchasing. My HP Artisan 837 will not work properly, despite any amount of trying, with this paper. However my Canon Pixma iX6520 works flawlessly with it, and produces stunning results. It can also be trimmed in a Silhouette Cameo very well.*I have not tested this on a laser printer, and it does not feel as though it has the coating necessary to properly work with a laser printer. I would recommend using caution when testing this in a laser printer, especially before using it in a critical project.

Started making my own cards several years ago. Usually the front of the card would be of a flower I had grown & my own photo of it, plus, whatever original text I could come with. They were nice. But then I up-graded to a nice photo printer....and.....got into the wonderful world of different kinds of paper. Soooo.....many options. But, being retired, had to keep it within budget.This makes a nice card without an outrageous price: Use textured cardstock in shades of white (so photos will still have nice quality) and use this translucent vellum paper as inside insert with text.Fancy fonts add so much. Explore the world of fonts, if you have not already done so.I know this paper is not recommended for use in inkjet printers. I only print on half of the page, with very FEW words and have not had a problem. Very few words. No problem.Use just a drop or two of clear tacky glue to keep insert in place, after creasing ---make sure it fits perfectly before gluing.Beautiful, classy results.

I had a heck of a time figuring out how to print on this, since it kept jamming when I fed it into my printer (Epson Surecolor 600). When I finally figured out how to best feed it in, using a carrier sheet, it looked gorgeous. I am using printed gradients as backgrounds for paper lanterns that I've die-cut with my Silhouette Cameo. The print-outs, made with pigment ink, are beautifully colored but translucent. When they are back-lit with a tea-light, the effect is exactly what I wanted, even better. The paper is sturdy and holds up well with both printing and gluing, meaning it does not buckle and lays flat behind the intricate die-cut images. I highly recommend!

Probably the best thing about this vellum is that it holds ink pretty well - after just a minute I find it's safe to touch the printed surface. This is important if you're crafting and don't want to wait a lot for the ink to dry. The strength is pretty good as well, although if you're using it on a cutter like a Cricut you'll want to make sure and use a matt that isn't very sticky; otherwise you might rip the vellum trying to remove it.

I used this vellum to create the layover for my sister's baby shower invitations. I saw these great invitations on Etsy that used customized language printed on Vellum over decorative paper. I decided to jump into the craft project myself to try it out. This vellum fit well into my Samsung jet printer. The invitations turned out great and the vellum looked perfect, my ink did not smear on the surface.My printer heats up the pages quite a bit when it prints. This vellum turned a bit "tacky" when heated. I found that if I ran more then 2 sheets at a time they would stick when going through the machine. Once the paper cooled back to room temperature the "tackiness" went away. I did not find this to be a big deal as I was printing a small number of pages. I'm not sure if that trait - stickiness when warm - is a normal for vellum. Plus it could be that my printer may just be a bit toastier then others. In any case, the end result looked professional and expensive.Nice product, arrived promptly. Grafix 30-Pound 8-1/2-Inch by 11-Inch Vellum Inkjet Printable, 50-Pack, Clear

This is a beautiful, subtle gold vellum, perfect for paper crafting. It's not tissue-thin, but thin enough to be sheer and work well with punches and for layering. It's a bright gold on the yellow side, so if you are looking for an "antique" gold, this may not be what you need. It is NOT "reflective" or highly metallic- it's shimmery. Just beautiful.Highly recommended.

It worked great for what we needed which was to print 5x7 photos on it and illuminate them with a colored submerible light. It made cheap but nice centerpieces for our wedding reception. It was much cheaper than the 10 pack of printable vellum at Michaels and Hobby Lobby. I am glad I didn't go any thinner because they rolled up when the ink was applied but worked fine if you separate them out to dry and press them between books once dry.

Should have gone with a heavier weight - that's my fault. This isn't something I would want to use on a card, though.

Worked perfectly for project I was making with photo images on inkjet printer and dried quickly! Will definitely purchase again.

Nice and thick vellum, works with my inkjet printer with little smudging