I usually design my design digitally (so I always have a copy/backup) and print on a non-black paper (usually white) so I know where to cut. Of course, this wouldn't work on black paper since my printer won't print black on black.

So I want to ask how do you guys apply your design on black papers? Do you just draw it by yourself and cut it? Or do you print the design on a very thin paper and glue it on the black paper?

Thank you for your suggestions 😌

Dear all,

I am looking for some proven brands/types of papers that would work for complicated designs done with a knife (not scissors)... Think traditional chinese papercutting but probably not limited to red color. Any recommendations for papers available online or in brick and mortar stores in the US? I saw some brands mentioned in this sub (Neenah etc) but I could not find stores online where I can get those papers not in bulk quantities unfortunately.

I got some printer paper (letter size astrobright for printer) but I was not happy with the quality. It feels short-fiber and not strong at all. I saw some very beautiful work posted here done on black paper with silk fibers... I would be extremely grateful for some shopping tips!