[Antir_scribes] Watercolor paper experiment for Charters

[AnTir Scribe]

Anne,
Thank-you for doing the experiment and giving this great report. I'm sure
that it will be much appreciated by all  :-)

Bronwen

On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 12:14 PM, Jodie <moonfeather at comcast.net> wrote:

> Just wanted to deliver the results of my experiment and wish to thank
> everyone who offered me their suggestions and advice.  This was one of
> those
> things where I really did want to try it so that I could report to my
> Barony
> and Scribal Guild firsthand what the experiment showed.
>
> I went to Staples with an original of a charter and two types of watercolor
> paper (one smooth, one bumpy.)  Both papers seemed to copy OK, no jams, and
> I was thinking it was a success.  But nope -- when I got home and decided
> to
> touch them, the toner rubbed right off on both of them.  Apparently, water
> color paper has some surface that toner won't stick to.  I don't know if
> "all" watercolor paper acts this way but definitely the less expensive 90
> lb
> cold press does.
>
> Next experiment, I went to OfficeMax since I saw that they carried
> Astroparche 65 lb cover (only in 8 1/2 x 11 though.)  so I again copied my
> original of my charter on the Astroparche and the copies came out
> beautifully.  The 65 lb is much sturdier than the sample I'd seen at Sept.
> Crown and I think it's a very doable option.  It said it was acid free and
> lignon free so I plan on ordering some of this for our Baronial Charters.
>  I
> really had hoped for watercolor paper but when having to deal with copy
> machines and toner, I guess we're limited to what will copy.
>
> Thanks again for everyone's input.
>
> Anne Brynley
> Dragon's Laire
>
>