The two properties pull against each other. Lighter stock is clearer and more fragile, and it cockles under wet media or heavy pencil pressure. Heavier tracing paper handles better and shows less through. For technical work, grade for the pen you use, since some inks bead on a very smooth surface. See art paper, drawing boards and drawing supplies.

Derwent Academy tracing paper pad on a realistic office drafting desk with architectural sketches, drawing pens, rulers and paper rolls.

Tracing Papers for Design

Shop tracing papers for drawing, drafting, overlays, design work, pattern making, art and classroom projects.