Not to be confused with paper products named “vellum”, vellum and parchment are natural support materials manufactured from calf, sheep, or goat skins. This is the support material traditionally used in the manufacture of books in medieval Europe before paper become common. Today, this prized material has virtually disappeared. Severely limited manufacture and prohibitive costs [...]
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Vellum for Calligraphy
Posted in Art, Calligraphy, tagged Art, Calligraphy, Parchment, Preparation, Vellum on March 9, 2009 | 5 Comments »
