I now have a small supply of the world’s oldest paper: papyrus. Of course, the papyrus I have isn’t old itself but the method of making it originated five thousand years ago.
Buying painted papyrus is a must-do on any trip to Egypt. Papyrus shops have walls covered with papyrus paintings and drawings at every size and price imaginable. When we were planning our trip, I thought sure a painting would be nice but I really want some blank papyrus.
Once the husband and I picked out our papyrus painting in the shop, we went to pay for it. I politely asked if they had any blank papyrus sheets I could buy.
They looked at me like I was nuts. Why would any tourist want to buy blank papyrus?
In my head: You don’t understand. I’m a paper crafter. I love the painting, but I can’t be this close to special paper that I can’t get anywhere else without taking something home. I have to have some. What am I going to use it for? Good question. I have no idea.
They actually did ask what I was going to use it for as they tried to figure out how much to charge me for it. I honestly have no idea. I figure an idea will come to me eventually. I got my papyrus and hopped out of the store pleased as punch.
What would you do with it? I have a very large sheet and one small sheet. It could be made into stationary. I could use it in my scrapbook. The surface is fairly fibrous because it’s made out of strips of the papyrus plant rather than pulp like most other papers. As you may know, I can’t draw a straight line. I would love to hear your ideas!
Almost Never Clever 
Use it as matting for your awesome Bill and Nat on camels photo.
Interesting! I’ll definitely consider that. I think that picture needs to be put up everywhere.
It is nice that they would sell you some paper. Sometimes it is hard to buy materials like that because the seller will only sell to local artists. As for what to use it for, I would want to do something that lets the ‘grain’ show through!
Yes! The grain is cross-hatched and amazing! I need to make sure I show that!
I scanned my blank Papyrus and used it as the background for my digital photo book. Came out great!
That is a fantastic idea!