Tyvek

If you have ever built or remodeled a house, you are no doubt aware of the material Tyvek. It is a moisture barrier house wrapping material which is applied under exterior siding, etc. It is also the stuff many mailing envelopes are made of. It is also a superb art supply.

I have used it with great success at a surface to paint on. It is slightly textured and doesn't wrinkle or soak through, regardless of the viscosity of your paint. Others use it in heat applications--it tends to bubble and shrink when heat is applied, so very cool effects can be achieved. Dupont, the makers of Tyvek have realized that artists are using it in various applications and have actually developed an art supplies line. It is archival-safe, pH neutral, so it is okay to use with photos and in scrapbooking applications. It can also be sewn--it is actually used to make clothing and for quilting. It is highly durable. It is a wonderful art supply.

I am currently working through a leftover roll, inherited from my dad after he built and addition to his house. It is also great as a birdcage liner, as it is moisture resistant.