Butcher paper
Butcher Paper: read the 65.1 gsm examples and handling notes. Folding, cutting and glue tips. Find craft uses, sheet sizes and weight equivalents.
Butcher paper is a kraft-based wrapping sheet made for food handling, with treatments that improve moisture and stain resistance. Freezer paper has a plastic coating and behaves differently under glue.
- Typical weight
- 65.1 gsm
- US lb · calculated at the named basis
- 40 lb tag equivalent (24 × 36 in, 500 sheets)
Weights to look for
Oren lists a standard 40 lb butcher grade. On the 24 × 36 inch, 500-sheet wrapping basis, the equivalent is about 65.1 gsm. Check the grade when buying a different roll.
Folding, creasing, cutting and gluing
- Fold
- Useful for large practice folds and wrappers. Flatten roll curl before lining up corners.
- Crease
- Press a crease firmly and check that the treated surface does not spring open. Use a plain sheet for the first trial.
- Cut
- Cut a manageable rectangle from the roll first. A long ruler helps keep large templates square.
- Glue
- Use the uncoated face and try a small adhesive patch first. A moisture-resistant or plastic-coated surface may need tape rather than ordinary wet glue.
What to make
Use it to lay out a larger template or make a practice newspaper-style hat. Keep a printed net at its intended scale unless you want a larger model.
Common sheet and pack sizes
Rolls include 18 inch widths; Oren’s 40 lb white roll is sold at 18 inches × 820 feet. Other widths depend on the supplier.