![]() Doing this before you try to print on it will help to break down the coating on the surface to allow the ink to penetrate and dry. Lightly "sand" the vellum with the crumpled bag. Those thick lined fonts use a lot of ink, creating more drying and a greater chance at smearing.Īnother way to use the Vellum is to take a grocery bag or paper lunch bag and crumple it up. Also keep in mind that the thinner lines on the font, the better your output will be. You want the poorest quality ink because it is the least amount of ink, keeping the paper from not drying. When you do print onto your Vellum, set the setting on your printer for Draft printing, Economy Printing, Fastest Printing, whatever it's called. It needs to absorb into the paper and this is difficult with the Vellum because of the above mentioned reasons. Once you print on to the Vellum you will have to allow it to dry for a fair bit. I know it often seems like wax is on my vellum, which is all dandy, but it makes the surface practically waterproof. In addition, Vellum has different types of finished on it, depending on the type you have purchased. This is where the problem begins when wishing to print directly onto it. The vellum should stick to one finger and not the other, and the stickier side is the one you should print on. ![]() To spot the difference, slightly wet your forefinger and thumb, then press the vellum between your fingers. The thicker vellum is meant for cards or packaging of gifts. Technically speaking, vellum has a more absorbent side and a less absorbent side. ![]() great for me since I bought thick vellum.uugh.Īvoid the thicker vellum when you are creating a layout.
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