What is Tissue Paper?
Tissue paper is a thin, strong, translucent paper made for use in crafts, as well as for wrapping and other applications. Waxed tissue paper is coated with wax so that when it is heated with a warm iron, pieces will stick together. Japanese mending tissue is a kind of tissue paper used in art conservation to mend or repair paper that is old or worn. Honeycomb tissue paper, sold in pads, is an accordion folded paper for making three-dimensional centerpieces, ornaments, and decorations, and crepe paper is also a variety of tissue paper. Acid free tissue paper is used in preservation, in folded items such as fabric, and for interleaving.
