Real Wood Paper is a real wood veneer paper, also known as wood paper, wooden paper, thin wooden veneer, and more. It is made by shaving real wood from trees, capturing the unique characteristics and aesthetic qualities of each tree. Just as no two trees are identical, no two sheets of Real Wood Paper are alike, with natural variations in grain patterns and color.
Each sheet of Real Wood Paper consists of raw wood on the front, an eco-friendly, biodegradable adhesive layer in the middle, and a backing option of fleece, paper, peel-and-stick adhesive, or another sheet of wood—providing a variety of choices to suit your project needs. Real Wood Paper is versatile: it can be printed on, used with a craft cutting machine, cut, scored, folded, perforated, paper punched, wood burned, laser engraved, laser cut, painted, stained, and more.
Please note that since this product is made from real wood, each piece is unique and may differ from the photographs shown on our website. The natural variations in color and grain make Real Wood Paper a beautifully distinctive material for any project. No two projects using Real Wood Paper will ever be the same.
If you have any questions about which product will best suit your needs, please feel free to contact us.
The Fleece Backed option is a very thin, sheer, and flexible material similar to Vellum, perfect for projects that require light weight, flexibility, and luminosity. This backing material is ideal for dollhouse enthusiasts, candle wraps, lamp shades, envelope liners, and other crafts that demand a delicate, flexible material. It has a similar appearance and feel to very thin vellum and is excellent for adhering to other materials, such as cardstock or wood.
Specifications:
Thickness: 0.010″
GSM: Approximately 250-270 GSM (depending on density)
Mils: 10 mils
Millimeters (mm): 0.254 mm
PT: 10PT
Adhesive Backed (.013″ thick)
The Adhesive Backed material is a very thin, self-adhesive sheet that is perfect for adhering to other materials. The “stickiness” of the adhesive is stronger than a removable sticker but less than a permanent sticker. It can easily be cut with scissors, punches, or craft cutting machines, making it highly versatile for a variety of projects.
Specifications:
Thickness: 0.013″
GSM: Approximately 325-350 GSM (depending on density)
Mils: 13 mils
Millimeters (mm): 0.330 mm
PT: 13 PT
Paper Backed (.016″ thick)
The Paper Backed material is slightly thicker than the Fleece Backed option and has a texture that is perfect for adhering to other materials, such as cardstock or wood. This backing is frequently used for wedding invitations that are glued to a larger sheet of cardstock. It offers flexibility for printing and provides textured backing that helps adhesive adhere more easily. It is an excellent choice for creating sturdy and beautiful invitations, announcements, and more.
Specifications:
Thickness: 0.016″
GSM: Approximately 400-430 GSM (depending on density)
Mils: 16 mils
Millimeters (mm): 0.406 mm
PT: 16 PT
Wood Backed (.025″ thick)
The Wood Backed material is strong and sturdy, yet still flexible enough to run through laser printers using the straight-feed feature. This material has wood on both sides, making it perfect for projects like announcements, menus, invitations, programs, and more, where you want the beauty of natural wood visible on both sides.
Specifications:
Thickness: 0.025″
GSM: Approximately 625-675 GSM (depending on density)
Mils: 25 mils
Millimeters (mm): 0.635 mm
PT: 25 PT
Wood Veneer Panels (1/16″ & 1/8″ thick)
Our Wood Veneer Panels, available in 1/16″ and 1/8″ thicknesses, are perfect for laser engraving, laser cutting, wood burning, painting, and staining. When laser engraved or cut, these panels produce a beautiful warm brown tone, adding a rich, natural element to your creations.
1/16″ thick (0.0625″ = 1.588 mm):
Thickness: 1/16″ (62.5 PT)
Grams per Square Meter (GSM): Approximately 1560-1670 GSM (depending on density)
Mils: 62.5 mils
Millimeters (mm): 1.588 mm
1/8″ thick (0.125″ = 3.175 mm):
Thickness: 1/8″ (125 PT)
Grams per Square Meter (GSM): Approximately 3120-3350 GSM (depending on density)
Mils: 125 mils
Millimeters (mm): 3.175 mm
We always recommend testing our wood products to ensure compatibility with your project before ordering. If you have any questions about which product is right for your needs, please contact us prior to placing your order.
Short Grain and Long Grain refer to the direction of the wood fibers (grain) in relation to the dimensions of the sheet.
Short Grain: The grain runs along the shortest direction of the sheet. This often results in the material being more flexible across its width.
Long Grain: The grain runs along the longest direction of the sheet. This typically gives the material more strength and stability along the length.
The direction of the grain affects the flexibility, strength, and texture of the material, and is important when folding, cutting, or applying adhesives.
Yes! Real Wood Paper sheets are shaved from real trees, and just like each tree has its own unique characteristics, every sheet of Real Wood Paper does as well. These sheets retain the natural variations found in wood, including grain patterns and color differences. No two sheets are the same, which makes our product truly unique and adds beauty to every project. Each sheet is one of a kind.
Real Wood Paper sheets are made from real, natural wood, and as such, each sheet has its own unique grain patterns and color variations, making every piece one-of-a-kind. Due to these natural variations, we cannot guarantee an exact color match with previous orders. Each batch depends on the wood stock available at the time of production. Thank you for appreciating the unique beauty of our product!
For Professional Printing Companies: While we aren’t experts in every type of printing equipment, our experience shows that most printing companies can use their existing laser printers, digital printers, and other equipment to produce beautiful results on Real Wood Paper. We recommend checking with your printer manufacturer for compatibility with wood-based materials.
For DIY’ers: Any laser printer with a manual or straight feed works best. Since it’s becoming harder to find printers with a straight-through feed, we’ve tested several popular models. For a list of recommended printers, view the home and office printers we have tested.
We do not recommend using inkjet printers with Real Wood Paper. Inkjet ink is wet and can bleed into the wood grains before it fully dries. However, we’ve found that some inkjet printers work ok with certain wood types, like Birch, Maple, and sometimes Cherry.
As always, we recommend testing our wood paper with your printer first to ensure compatibility.
Screen printing and foil printing are both excellent options for printing on Real Wood Paper sheets, providing a unique and beautiful finish. We recommend working with a professional printer who specializes in these techniques to achieve the best results.
Yes! You can cut Real Wood Paper sheets using scissors, craft knives, cutting boards, paper cutters, guillotine cutters, craft cutting machines, paper punches, laser cutters, and more.
Yes! You can score and fold Real Wood Paper. For the best results, score your paper with a crisp line along the grain of the wood. You may need to go over the score line a couple of times. Then, simply fold along the score line.
If you need to score and fold against the grain, the wood may crack or splinter. Use gentle pressure to avoid cutting all the way through the sheet. It may take some trial and error to perfect your technique, but once you find the right setup, it will fold nicely. If any splinters remain along the fold line, gently rub the area with sandpaper. Some wood species, like birch, maple, and cherry, fold more easily than others.
A few additional tips:
Lightly spritz the wood with water along the score line to make it more flexible.
Once scored and folded, placing the sheets under weight (such as a heavy book) will help flatten the fold.
For even better results, use a regular clothes iron on a warm setting (not hot) to heat the fold area, then fold and place under weight. The heat reactivates the adhesive, making the wood more flexible. Once cooled, it will hold its shape more securely.
Yes! You can cut Real Wood Paper with a Cricut. We offer a detailed tutorial on How to Cut Real Wood Paper with a Cricut, including recommended settings for each thickness of Real Wood Paper.
Yes! You can laser cut and laser engrave our Real Wood 1/16″ thick and 1/8″ thick wood panels. They are the best panels for cutting with lasers! Visit our blog post to see what laser cut and engraved Real Wood Paper panels look like.
To prevent curling, always store your Real Wood Paper in its original packaging until you’re ready to use it. If exposed to humidity, the paper can “remember” its natural form as part of a tree. But don’t worry! If your paper curls, use a warm (not hot) clothes iron over the entire wood sheet. Then, place a heavy book or box on top of the paper to help return it to its original flat state.
Yes, we offer custom cut sizes. The largest Real Wood Paper sheets we provide are 11″ x 17″. Please note that there is a minimum order of $100.00 for custom cut sizes. To request pricing, please fill out our Custom Quote Form.
Yes, we can provide large quantities. We recommend Contacting Us to receive the best pricing options and our current production timeline to ensure we can meet all your needs.
At this time, we do not offer wholesale pricing on Real Wood Paper. However, we do offer volume discounts. You can find more details and take advantage of these discounts on our Coupon Codes page.
Yes! Real Wood Paper is made from real trees, and no chemicals or water are used during the production process. As a result, our veneer sheets are clean, eco-friendly, 100% natural, and biodegradable, causing no harm to the environment during decomposition.
Yes! Protecting nature is very important to us. The logs used to create Real Wood Paper are sourced from companies that follow sustainable forestry and harvesting practices. One source plants over 5,000 new trees every year.
For US Shipping: Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1–3 business days. We use USPS Ground, USPS Priority Mail, or USPS Express Mail for shipping. Once your order is ready to leave our facility, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information.
For International Shipping: Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1–3 business days via USPS Priority International Mail. You will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information when your order is shipped. However, please note:
We cannot track international packages after they leave the US.
We are not responsible for lost shipments in transit. If you prefer full tracking, please contact us for a shipping quote using UPS or FedEx.
Lost Packages:
USPS considers a package lost only after 30 days in transit within the US or 45 days if shipped internationally.
If you suspect your package is lost, contact us right away. We will do our best to assist you.
We are not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. If you would like to add insurance to your order, please contact us before placing your order, as this is an additional charge.
We want you to love your Real Wood Paper products. If something isn’t quite right, we’re here to help.
We carefully inspect each order to ensure you’re receiving our highest-quality products, and we package every order with care to help protect it during transit.
Due to the natural materials we work with, and to ensure a prompt resolution, we ask that any concerns be reported within 3 days of delivery. Please Contact Us with a detailed message and photos of the concern.
Important Notes About Our Products
Our products are made from real wood – every sheet is naturally unique.
Variations in color, grain, and texture are part of the beauty of real wood and are not considered defects.
Our products are not machine-manufactured or uniform in appearance.
If your project has specific needs, we encourage you to Contact Us before ordering. We’re happy to guide you.
We strongly recommend testing a few sheets before purchasing in larger quantities to ensure you are purchasing the correct product for your project.
We carefully inspect for quality and package for protection. If your items appear defective:
Contact Us within 3 days of delivery and include photos of the concern.
If we confirm the issue is a defect, we’ll provide our return shipping address.
Items must be returned unused, unaltered, and in their original packaging within 5 business days of contacting us.
After inspection, we’ll issue either a refund or exchange based on the issue.
Damage During Transit
We typically ship via USPS, which includes limited insurance (usually up to $100 per Package).
We are not responsible for damages caused by shipping carrier.
Damage during transit is rare, but if it occurs, we will do our best to provide you with any information you need to file your damage claim directly with USPS.
If eligible, we’ll provide a return shipping address.
Items are unused, unaltered, and in their original packaging.
You include the original packing slip or invoice.
You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
We recommend reusing the original packaging and shipping via a traceable method (e.g., USPS Priority, UPS, FedEx). Once your return is received and inspected, we’ll issue store credit and notify you by email.
Non-Returnable Items
We are unable to accept returns, refunds, or exchanges for:
Custom orders
Orders of 100 sheets or more
Remnants and closeouts
Products with natural variations in color, grain, or texture
Curling issues (which can be resolved using tips on our FAQ page)
If your project has specific needs, we encourage you to Contact Us before ordering. We’re happy to guide you.
We strongly recommend testing a few sheets before purchasing in larger quantities to ensure you are purchasing the correct product for your project.
