Vellum was a paper traditionally made from animal "gut" (sort of like guitar or violin strings). It is a translucent paper. These days it can be made in other ways with some plastics etc. It is a very elegant looking paper and is widely used for wedding, and other occassion, invitations. You can also dry emboss on it, or stamp it with permanent inks, or heat emboss it.

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