Pack: Elephant Hide

Pack Elephant Hide Paper
 

• Select the size in the options above
• 110 gsm
• Content and colors: packs are made according to the availability of colors. Right now, here is the composition according to the size:

Qualities :

This sturdy paper has a great texture similar to parchment or marble. Smooth, rather thick (110 gsm) and water resistant, it is ideal for wet-folding as well as Tesselations. For more informations about this paper, read review on happyfolding.com.

These items are proprietary products to our shop because we cut them into squares and conditioning them ourselves.
 

Notes:

​Sheets with format 40x40 cm to 70x70 cm will be sent folded by us. It therefore inevitably contain creases but of course, the traces will not interfere in the final appearance of your model. By ordering this paper, you agree to receive sheets folded.

 

	Choose  this paper:
	- To give roundness, 3D effects and capture more organic shapes  (like flowers and animals since there are many curves to be put in them) - To have an amazing texture adding to your folds - To fold Tesselations and Modulars - To use wet-folding Technique

 

 

How to use this paper:

- For complex models, choose a large sheet (48x48 cm or more) - For intermediate models, a sheet 30x30 cm is perfect   - Dry-folding for Tesselations, modulars and simple to intermediate models. You can also dry-fold complex model if the model does not have too many overlays (avoid insects for example).   - Wet-folding: For more details, read Gilad Aharoni's article   1) Technic #1 (easiest): Fold (dry) the model as far as possible. When the folds become too difficult, wet the flaps and creases with a damp sponge or water spray. 2) Technic #2: Moisten the entire sheet with a damp sponge or a water spray. Fold your model quickly before it dries. Dry with a hair dryer or outdoors holding sometimes parts of the model with clothespins. This technique requires that you know perfectly the folding sequences to fold the model as quickly as possible.   Example of model fold with Elephant Hide papers: