Paper types

[Seahorse]

Any idea what the difference is between vellum, woven bazill and parchment?

[Funkyhand]

As far as I am aware Vellum and parchment are the same thing..don't know about woven brazill though. Hopefully someone will be able to enlighten both of us!
Anice xx

[Seahorse]

I got the impression they were the saem thing too.
I think vellum is a very thin paper, parchment just reminds me of biblical times and the woven thingy has me stumped.
Thanks anyhoo.

[wabbit]

Vellum is semi transparent, like thick tracing paper IYSWIM you can get it in different colours and also patterened stuff.

Bazzill is a popular brand of card. It is relatively thin but is very good quality, it comes in different textures so woven is one of the textures available.

Parchment I am not too sure on but I think it is probably a paper with a slightly bumpy texture, like posh writing paper!

[wabbit]

OK just had a "google"! Parchment craft uses vellum paper which is confusing. but parchment paper I am sure is something else unless people also call vellum parchment aarrgg now I am confused.

[Seahorse]

Thanks wabbit.
I placed an order from the usa yesterday, covering all types so I know what Im dealing with.
I shall let you know and give a detailed report when it arrives.

[Seahorse]

My order arrived today(hoorah)and i can now tell you the difference.

Woven Bazill-imagine card but it is textured to look like material, like it has small regulated 'pits' in it.
Parchment-like paper but slightly off white, slightly rough ot the touch.
Vellum-like thin frosted tracing paper.