Parchment Paper
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Definition:
Once made from animal skins, the parchment paper look is now achieved by treating paper from cellulose fibers with sulfuric acid. Parchment paper is characterized by a hard surface, high wet-strength, resistance to grease and dirt. Some imitation parchment paper has the mottled parchment look printed onto the paper.
Examples:
May be used for certificates and diplomas or anytime an "old-fashioned" look is desired.
Related Resources:
Making the Grade
Choosing paper grades for your desktop publishing projects.
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