Media and Processes - Drawing - Paper

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Which kinds of "paper" were used before the invention of paper?

1. Papyrus.
2. Cloth.
3. Wood.
4. Animal hide (parchment/vellum).

When was paper invented?

In the first century by Cai Lun, made from pounded/macerated plant fibers. This was done by holding the fibers under water and putting them in a mould to let them dry, which caused the fibers to bind.

What kind of paper is the best to work with?

Heavier paper, which is stronger.
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Which are the two paper textures?

1. Wove, made by using a grid-like mesh of metal wire or cloth.
2. Laid, made with the bottom of a mould with parallel rods.

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