Japanese Chiyogami Papers - Geisha XVI - Midnight Reflected Her Dreams

I have been using this paper to decorate wooden boxes and it has been wonderful. The patterns and colors are all wonderful and there is lots of variety in the pack. Some designs have gold detailing which is lovely. Only downside is the gold paper has an odd coating i have never seen before that makes all sealants bead up. It becomes impossible to create a smooth finish on them.

So I ordered three packages of these papers, different prints, and, first, they are all lovely and the paper is very high quality. BUT. Two packages came with fewer than the number of sheets promised, and the third came with the right number, but the paper was very warped. And they all came together, so I know the warped paper didn't get warped in the mail; it was clearly sent as warped paper. I pressed those papers overnight under a stack of books and it was still warped in the morning. I needed all the paper for a time-sensitive project, so I didn't return the packages. But clearly, whoever is packaging the paper is not paying attention at all! One nice thing is that you also get small samples of other prints in each package. I do love the paper, but at the cost, one would hope that it was packaged with an ordinary degree of attention.

So I'm giving this paper 5 stars because it was exactly as described. In fact, it was very nice paper. It has metallic accents, rich colors, a cloth-like texture, is quite strong, and folds well. Now, all that being said it wasn't quite what I expected. It was exactly the size described but what I didn't realize is that the Japanese methods for wrapping gifts require much more paper than your typical American approach. The 8.5X11" papers was barely enough to wrap a very small box in a simple fashion. But if I can't use the paper for wrapping I think it would work wonderfully for origami, card making, or a number of other paper crafts.

So, these papers were not exactly what I expected them to be. There was only one of each pattern, which surprised me, but when I removed them from the package I realized they're this kind of thick, fibrous paper. I'm not sure what it's made of but it feels very - not, like, durable per say, but like once folded into a shape, it'll keep it for a very long time without forming creases or tearing.I used it to make a bunch of tiny origami swans for my christmas tree. It was perfect!

Overall, the paper itself is nice. It smells like paint and it doesn't feel exactly like washi paper, but it's still a good quality. My biggest complaint is the fact it was shipped folded. I don't mean it got folded while shipping, but the supplier put it in a package folded in half so now there is a giant crease across everything that is rather unsightly. Since my purpose for it is not origami, this is actually problematic.TL;DR= Product is good, but whoever shipped it may cause you a headache

purchased these papers for decoupage and they are excellent for tearing and layering. They have a good quality finish and thickness that's compatible with decoupage/mod podge glue and adhesives that's really ideal for a professional look.

Pretty sweet paper. Excellent quality. Just wish the grain direction (runs the length) was published in product description.

I LOVE these papers, please bring them back!!!