Hello AT,
I am interested in attempting paper shades, but don't know where to purchase the paper. Target had some cute paper shades, but not the right dimensions--they had a wood texture. The website from the rice paper shade post of a few weeks back gave some sites, but I don't see that you can buy on-line paper in large quantities.
If you know of a good place, I would appreciate the info.
Thanks, Judy
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Maybe at Kate's Paperie in NYC?
Your local paper crafts store might have it on supply on those big butcher rolls, which would be wide enough for a window.
The Japanese Paper Place - I used to order from these guys all the time when i was an art student. They really are one of the best suppliers in North America.
http://www.japanesepaperplace.com/index.htm
If you're in NYC, New York Central Art Supply has a great paper department. And they seem to be 10-20% cheaper than Kate's Paperie.
62 Third Ave (bet 10th + 11th St)
212 473 7705
Good luck!
Maybe Tyvek?
It comes in wider sizes and has a similar textured look.
Real Paper is a fugitive medium (as art folks say) so Tyvek might make a better shade because you wouldn't have to replace it so often.
search google for "shoji paper" instead.
Aiko's, aikosart.com, and the Paper Source, paper-source.com in Chicago. Great handmade paper.
If you are looking to buy them not make them, try Pearl River Mart. I get mine there.
What about the Japanese book store near Rockefeller Center? (Sorry, I don't remember the name, but it's on a side street between 5th & 6th, on the north side of the street, near the Today Show window.) I once bought a sheet of beautiful rice paper there. Don't recall the price, though. They have crafts as well as books.