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    Old 04-30-2011, 01:30 AM
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    Try your local medical supply store and ask for a roll of the exam table paper. It's wide and very long, I forget what the dimensions were. I paid $6. It's heavier than wrapping tissue, but still thin enough to use for tracing.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 01:42 AM
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    Roll-ends from the local paper is what I use for large patterns.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 02:44 AM
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    Freezer paper comes in different widths. I have some that wide, used it for a stained glass myself.

    You could also try a party store for rolls of paper.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 02:58 AM
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    I would return it even though you used some of it. Hope you saved your receipt.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 03:17 AM
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    Use it as wrapping paper. Decorate with some stamping. wrapping paper gets ripped an thrown away anyways! recyle
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    Old 04-30-2011, 03:27 AM
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    I have used it for wrapping paper with an old fashioned look. Tie it with a nice ribbon, will look cute/country!
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    Old 04-30-2011, 03:47 AM
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    Look for some drafting paper at your office supply store. I've traced patterns on it successfully and it is wide.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 07:02 AM
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    I've purposely used the brown craft paper to wrap Christmas gifts. Combined with beautiful deep red & green wire edge ribbon & bows - looked marvelous!!!
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    Old 04-30-2011, 07:04 AM
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    If you have a Costco or sams club they sell large rolls of non waxed butcher paper cheap. I think the roll I got is 30" wide
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    Old 04-30-2011, 07:10 AM
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    I like the suggestions for the exam paper and can not offer better suggestions. But, here is a use for that 20 feet of brown Kraft paper. I tore these into random pieces, and used them as wall paper. It really is stunning! My walls are old and warped and it helped hide some of the ugly that only a professional could repair. If you don't like the color, you can always paint over the top, and now you have a "textured" wall.

    Mid way through.
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    Poor lighting, but the wall is NOT orange. This is just about finished.
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