I've got hold of some Plotting Paper & wondered if this is the same as Drafting Film? It is matt on both sides [which is what I need for C/P] & an opaque white.

Drafting film is plastic with a matte finish, but all of it I've ever seen is translucent; I think that's the point for drafting, it's kind of like tracing paper.

Hi Ernest, I think I got my word wrong as my paper is translucent, kind of a thick tracing paper.

Cool. Yes, "opaque" means the opposite of that, not see-through.

Sounds a lot like drafting film, then!

I saw mention on Wetcanvas of folks using "drafting film" for drawings. Could someone tell me the actual brand name of the paper this is if you have used it before. Did you like using it?
Thanks.

Hey

there are several types

Grafix Drafting Film

Alvaflex

Clearlay acetate mylar alternative

there are many more

I have seen many works in color pencil done on this material, and much or most of the brands accept ink as well.


Marc

Duralar or Mylar are the most common names of film used for drafting - and drawing. They are available from drafting supply stores and most good art supply stores.

You should buy the type that is matte on both sides, not the slick type. You will not be able to make a mark on the slick surface.

I have done some work on drafting film and while it takes awhile to get used to it, and with coloured pencils layering is much reduced, it is heavenly to draw on.

Yes Islandernl,

That is what I saw . there was one project that a woman had used three different sheets and rendered one third of her entire composition on each sheet and put it all together , like creating a shadow box and it was beautiful.

Marc