So let me break it all down for you! You’ll be surrounded by paper petals and beautiful blooms in no time. 

What is Crepe Paper? 

Perhaps the only thing that comes to mind when you hear crepe paper is party streamers. Not surprising! However, the crepe paper you will need to create flowers is a slightly different variety, and far superior in quality.

Crepe paper has been around since the late 1800s and was used for all sorts of applications, from home decor embellishments to children’s costumes, event decorations, and even paper flowers. Essentially, all the same, things we want to use crepe paper for today!

Crepe paper is textured paper with stretch. The ridges in the paper, which range depending on the weight of the paper, create the stretch. This gives crepe paper the unique malleability that makes it ideal for creating realistic paper flowers.

What do the different weights of crepe paper mean? 

When you look at different types of crepe paper, you’ll notice that they are sold in varying weights. This will always be in grams or gsm, meaning grams per square meter. 

• Heavy: 160-180 grams
  • More stretch and more structure.
• Double-sided, Doublette, or Medium Weight: 80-100 grams
  • Good structure and stretch. Heavier than fine and a smoother appearance than heavy weight.
• Light Weight or Fine: 30-60 grams
  • Much more smooth, less stretch, and delicate.