Yasutomo Hosho Paper Sketch Pad 9 Inch by 12 Inch 48 Sheets

works great on the gelli plate for botanical prints

I use my gelatin plates daily, and this rice paper is my absolute favorite. It's a little thicker than another brand I also use, and I like that this has slightly more weight to it. It's still a very thin and lightweight paper, but it's not translucent like some other rice papers. Due to this I can use this particular rice paper as both a standalone monoprint, or cut/tear it and use for collage. It has a smooth side and rough side. I use the smooth side, and it picks up the paint incredibly well. I often use masks or stencils with intricate details and this rice paper can easily get into all those tiny nooks and crannies. When I'm using it by itself I can add layer after layer of paint without worrying that it will tear or buckle. Sometimes I create my layers through multiple pulls, while other times I'll create the layers on my plate and pull them all off at once. This paper can handle both techniques well. There have been times when I built multiple layers on my plate and then left the rice paper on my plate overnight. Even after being there for 6-8 hours it still lifts beautifully without tearing. When I do use it for collage it cuts easily without tearing. I use either my Gingher 5" scissors, or my Fiskars 18mm snapoff blade utility knife. I'm able to cut small areas easily without worrying it'll rip (I always make sure I'm working with a sharp blade which is why I like the snap off blades). Out of all the paper I use this is the one I reach for most often. If you're looking for a rice paper that will become translucent when using for collage and adding matte, gloss, or satin medium I would suggest a thinner rice paper. While this one may not appear like it's almost melting into the background like a thinner one would it still collages seamlessly. I use it as a piece on its own, or cut it down and adhere to a blank card, or as collage elements. The price is also great too (in my opinion). I would say it's very similar in weight and feel to the Art Alternatives rice paper (which I also like), but at about half the cost.

great for gel printing. Does a good job of picking up paint and is less prone to tearing as other there rice papers I tried

The paper is of sufficient smoothness and wet strength. I use it for gelli plate printing. I returned a pad because of the condition it arrived in. The corners were dog eared due to the pad not being wrapped. It was just loose in a plastic bag. The replacement was wrapped but shipped in a too small package and it was folded in half to fit! As useful as this paper is, I'm going to have to find another supplier or another type of paper. Also, the price has really gone up.

I used this paper for marbling. It has one smooth side and one more textured side. The result was beautiful. It is quality rice paper.

Great paper for making collage papers.

Extremely happy I discovered this paper. So easy to achieve good Lino prints with the weight of this paper… but also extremely durable awesome products- will continue to buy for hand printing.

I use both the smooth and coarser sides depending on my subject and this paper has never let me down.