Materials

A Note on Paper Texture

June 26, 2026

A material note about paper surface, folds, shadows, and small changes in light.

Close study of paper texture and fiber marks

Some paper changes completely after it is folded. A flat sheet can become a small object just by holding light differently.

Close view of folded paper texture

For future entries, this page could include real material tests, photos of different paper types, and notes about which ones work best for folding, painting, or display.