tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post9037137543744026164..comments2024-03-10T00:46:33.915-08:00Comments on WPatrickEdwards: Kraft PaperW. Patrick Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-3316455469391548692016-10-25T13:21:24.230-07:002016-10-25T13:21:24.230-07:00Interesting, we have kraft paper in Indonesia, als...Interesting, we have kraft paper in Indonesia, also called "kertas kraft" (literally means kraft paper). It must be the cultural remnants of Dutch colonialism. We never used it for food though, only for covering small school exercise book for children, and sometimes for packing non-food stuff. <br />-SUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298895210614274251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-64803241646965373282011-04-07T18:37:34.130-07:002011-04-07T18:37:34.130-07:00I have bought rolls of Kraft paper from various in...I have bought rolls of Kraft paper from various industrial companies, most of which are outside Paris. However, the use of Kraft paper is ubiquitous. Practically every store, from fish sellers to flowers will have Kraft paper ready to wrap your purchase. You can also purchase small rolls at any large department store, like B.H.V., Monoprix, Casterama, or my favorite art store, Graphicgro. If you have a choice, get 90gm/square meter weight. Just a note: it is no longer good for marquetry after you remove the fish.W. Patrick Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-66929804281583226212011-03-09T15:45:42.205-08:002011-03-09T15:45:42.205-08:00Can you let me know where you get it in Europe. I ...Can you let me know where you get it in Europe. I will be in Paris in fall 2011 and would like to pick some up if possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-39848643000696474352010-12-28T08:15:48.569-08:002010-12-28T08:15:48.569-08:00European Kraft paper is made by layering the paper...European Kraft paper is made by layering the paper fibers, in a traditional method. One side is shiny and resists water, while the other side is dull and absorbs water. When the shiny side is wet it expands. This allows the paper to be glued to the edges of a board and, when it dries, it shrinks tight. This paper is attached to the board with the shiny side up. The marquetry is assembled on this surface using hot protein glue. When complete, the picture is removed by cutting the paper around the outside of the picture. This panel of marquetry can then be glued to the furniture with protein glue, and with the paper surface (now the dull side) on top. After the glue is set, cold water is applied to the paper (dull surface) and it is easily removed after a few minutes with a razor blade or chisel or scraper. <br /><br />As far as I know, there is no American supplier of this type of paper, but if you find a sample you think would work send me a piece and I will confirm. I can also send you a small sample if you wish. I would like very much to find a domestic source.W. Patrick Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-63692808548308641422010-12-27T19:48:36.679-08:002010-12-27T19:48:36.679-08:00I went back and read your explanation of the assem...I went back and read your explanation of the assembly board. I am rather slow and don't fully understand what you explained. Is the kraft paper that is sold by companies like "PaperMart" incorrect? Thanks for your very interesting site.mokusakusensei--woods teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485418248370104706noreply@blogger.com