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| − | A decorative paper coated or prepared with powdered [ | + | A decorative paper coated or prepared with powdered |
| + | [[mica|mica]]. Mica paper is reflective with a satiny sheen. It is often calendered or embossed. The mica may be adhered to the surface withs | ||
| + | [[starch|starch]] or | ||
| + | [[casein|casein]]. A | ||
| + | [[shellac|shellac]] coating was sometimes used to impart water-resistance. Mica paper is used for greeting cards, invitations, and | ||
| + | [[wallpaper|wallpaper]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:36, 9 May 2016
Description
A decorative paper coated or prepared with powdered Mica. Mica paper is reflective with a satiny sheen. It is often calendered or embossed. The mica may be adhered to the surface withs Starch or Casein. A Shellac coating was sometimes used to impart water-resistance. Mica paper is used for greeting cards, invitations, and Wallpaper.
Other Properties
Mica is usually 180 mesh or finer.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The Dictionary of Paper, American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
- E.J.LaBarre, Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making, Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 907