Ghost Paper
Create a beautiful layered effect by using printed rayon paper.

	It was discovered that if you lay the paper over a darker surface and glue it down, the rayon paper practically disappears leaving the white print popping out over the darker paper underneath. Supplies needed: Yasutomo Rayon Paper HP122 Y&C Glue-It mat board matte acrylic medium printed paper or magazine page

	Cut two pieces of mat board 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Find a colorful magazine page without too much text. Cut about 3/4" larger than mat boards and trim corners at a 45 degree angle not too close to the corner. Glue the magazine paper to the mat board. Smooth down with fingers and let dry.
	Make sure the pattern from the magazine page is desirable to you since it will show through underneath the rayon paper. Pictures of people, animals or places are fine as long as it doesn't contain bold text which could detract from the white print of the rayon paper.
	Brush a thin layer of matte medium or Glue-It onto the surface of the magazine covered board. Lay the rayon paper over it and smooth down with fingers.
	Brush matte medium or glue over the rayon paper until it is nearly transparent. Smooth down. Press in-between wax paper a heavy object until completely dry. After the boards dry you will see the ghost paper effect! Use the covers for a book, to cover a box or to embellish a greeting card.

Rayon paper is very strong and durable. It comes in several printed styles or can be purchased plain. The plain rayon paper (#HP102) is also known as surfboard paper, because after it is printed, the paper is laid onto the surfboard or skateboard and resin is applied over it and the paper completely disappears, leaving only the printed image.