Yasutomo Hanshi Paper 9 1/2" x 13" 100 Sheets

I primarily use rice paper for my printmaking. When I first ordered this I was surprised by how much more thin it was compared to the other brands I typically use. In the beginning I was telling myself I'd never order it again, but after getting the hang of working with a much thinner paper I've come to actually prefer it for collage pieces. It blends in so much better than the thicker rice paper. It's not really substantial enough to use on its own unless I'm printing a lot of layers on it, and then it kind of builds up a thickness if that makes sense. I work on a Gel Press printing plate, and I love how this paper is thin enough it can pull up every little detail, but substantial enough it doesn't easily tear. I've since purchased it 3 more times, and will continue to use it as my go to collage paper. It's almost like deli paper with the exception that most deli paper isn't meant for artwork and it's really hard to find any that state if they're acid free.

Lovely light paper but you need to be on your game when gelli printing or it tears

Love this paper for gel printing. Better than some of the other of same type.

UPDATE: I like the product but have now attempted to re-order it twice and Amazon insists on shipping it in a bubble envelope rather than a box. Paper arrives damaged and creased every time!!! I can't keep returning these and expecting to get it shipped properly next time. Never again. I have been using this for printing my wood engravings and it is working better than most of the other papers I have been experimenting with lately. I print mostly by hand or using a tiny book binding press and the paper prints blacks very solid and shows even the most delicate lines. The paper is VERY thin (gossamer would be a better word, if my eighth-grade vocabulary is serving me right) to the point of being a little translucent so it probably won't be good for everyone's tastes. But it's so cheap, why not give it a try?

I love the sensual aspect of making art offline rather than digitally even though it means more mess and art supplies. This paper is a wonderful way to add another type of texture. It works especially well for thin papers that can be layered well in collage. I'll be recommending this to students in my online creative courses for making their own collage papers with paint and designs. It is quite thin so it does require that one handle with care and be gentle when adding paint. Yet, that same quality is what makes for more subtle edges in collage. It might work well for making your own decorative scrapbooking embellishments as well. It also scanned well. I've uploaded a sample from early play with watercolor paint to see how it went. So, it could be turned into digital designs, too. Glad I gave it a try!