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The easiest way to navigate through the shop is section by section, where I have grouped similar papers. Most papers are available as full sheets or small pieces... which is why listings may appear to be repeated. If you click on any size, there are links in the listing to the other.
Mixed packs are divided into two sections; Small pieces, or Full sheets. It is easier to look through the small pieces section, then follow links to full or make a request if the option isn't listed.
Sheet sizes are not precise, especially small sheets. I tear by hand and fold sheets in half then half again etc. Sometimes I'm simply not accurate. If accuracy is important to you, I would suggest buying full sheets and cutting/tearing them yourself.
International customers are welcome to check an accurate shipping figure as ordering several items is often overcharged.
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Leila on 18 Apr, 2024
5 out of 5 starsPrompt delivery, really lovely variety of coloured handmade papers. Thank you so much.
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Linda on 16 Apr, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful paper that will be perfect for the bookbinding project I am working on. Very pleased!
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Jessie on 15 Apr, 2024
5 out of 5 starsTop quality, beautiful paper. Not the first time I’ve bought from here before and not the last!
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Delivery
Over 2kg - telephone number required for delivery company. please leave in message to seller if you order a lot or heavier items. I will contact you if required.
Over £50/€50/$50... it may be best to send by a tracked service which requires a phone number. It will help if you leave it in a note at checkout in case I need it. I won't use it for any other purpose.
SHIPPING TIMES
All items are shipped from the UK & will usually be posted within 3 days of receiving payment, often sooner.
Postage within the UK is by Second Class Mail for smaller packages and either Parcel post or courier for larger orders. There is an option to upgrade to 1st class at checkout. All orders are now being scanned to confirm delivery. A signature may be required for orders over £40 within the UK. Special delivery (next day) can be arranged... just get in touch & I'll advise you of the price.
Postage outside the UK is generally by standard Airmail. Tracking adds significantly to the cost, so I generally only add it to larger orders. Just ask if you would like me to add it and I will adjust the listing for you or invoice separately. You may have paid enough for expedited delivery if you order several items.
UK- 1st class takes 1-2 days but can be longer. 2nd class, up to a week but can be longer.
EUROPE- most places receive mail within 1-2 weeks, but can be longer.
EVERYWHERE ELSE- 2-3 weeks is average, sometimes longer. USA particularly can be subject to delays clearing customs, 4 weeks is unlucky but not unusual. South American countries can also experience extreme delays, depending on the internal postal system.
Sorry I can't be more precise.
Some areas are still experiencing delays due to covid.
NON-UK CUSTOMERS
YOU are responsible for any and all duties and customs charges that may be incurred. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that items purchased may be imported to your country. Postage will not be refunded for any items returned due to customs or import restrictions. Items returned to me as 'uncollected' will not have postage refunded.
Tracking is not added as standard. Please request it if you need tracking.
UAE- a phone number required as items often get returned without one. Due to the frequent return of items marked 'uncollected', all UAE orders are shipped by a tracked & signed service. You are responsible for checking your PO Box.
SOUTH AMERICA- extreme delays often occur depending on the internal post service. I may contact you to discuss options for tracked services.
BRAZIL: a tax ID number is required on all mail.
PACKAGING
Book pages will be packed flat, with cardboard to protect.
Smaller sheets of paper will be packed flat with cardboard to protect.
Full & Half sheets of paper will be rolled in a sturdy tube.
Some orders will need to be sent in separate parcels:
e.g. notebooks, a large quantity of small sheets & 320gsm paper won't go in a tube with full sheets; larger quantities of full/half sheets may need sending in more than one tube.
A4 polythene bags are biodegradable and can be recycled with plastics.
SHIPPING UPGRADES
Expedited shipping can be arranged on request. A telephone number will be needed to arrange collection for International deliveries.
**The weight of various papers varies so much & postage goes up in 100g or 250g (.25-1 oz) increments depending on the weight, so it's very easy for me to make errors in estimating the shipping costs for combined orders. If you are ordering several items I will always refund any over-charges, or if you prefer, you can enquire first for an estimate, or I can prepare a custom listing with the correct cost.
Additional policies and FAQs
I am also on etsy at:
www.inkywhispers.etsy.com ~ cards
www.moondreamin.etsy.com ~ lunar loveliness (currently closed)
www.suziscribbles.etsy.com ~ calligraphy (currently closed)
www.lonecrowphoto.etsy.com ~ photography (currently closed)
Privacy
This Privacy Policy describes how and when I collect, use, and share information when you purchase an item from me, contact me, or otherwise use my services through Etsy.com or its related sites and services.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that I do not own or control, including Etsy or any third party services you access through Etsy. You can reference the Etsy Privacy Policy to learn more about its privacy practices.
1. INFORMATION I COLLECT
To fulfil your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorised Etsy to provide to me), such as your name, email address, postal address and the details of the product that you’re ordering. You may also choose to provide me with additional personal information (for a custom order for example), if you contact me directly.
2. WHY I NEED YOUR INFORMATION & HOW I USE IT
I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
- as needed to provide my services, such as when I use your information to fulfil your order, to settle disputes, or to provide customer support;
- when you have provided your affirmative consent, which you may revoke at any time, such as by signing up for my mailing list;
- if necessary to comply with a legal obligation or court order or in connection with a legal claim, such as retaining information about your purchases if required by tax law;
- as necessary for the purpose of my legitimate interests, if those legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights or interests, such as 1) providing and improving my services. I use your information to provide the services you requested and in my legitimate interest to improve my services; and 2) Compliance with the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use. I use your information as necessary to comply with my obligations under the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use.
3. INFORMATION SHARING & DISCLOSURE
Information about my customers is important to my business. I share your personal information for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:
- Etsy. I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide you with my services and comply with my obligations under both the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.
- Service providers. I engage certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to my shop, such as delivery companies. I will share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.
- Business transfers. If I sell or merge my business, I may disclose your information as part of that transaction, only to the extent permitted by law.
- Compliance with laws. I may collect, use, retain, and share your information if I have a good belief that it is reasonably necessary to: (a) respond to legal process or to government requests; (b) enforce my agreements, terms and policies; (c) prevent, investigate, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property, and safety of my customers, or others.
- Data Retention. I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with my services and as described in my Privacy Policy. However, I may also be required to retain this information to comply with my legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce my agreements. I generally keep your data for up to 7 years (as required by UK tax law).
- Transfers of Personal Information Outside the EU. I may store and process your information through third-party hosting services in the US and other jurisdictions. As a result, I may transfer your personal information to a jurisdiction with different data protection and government surveillance laws than your jurisdiction. If I am deemed to transfer information about you outside of the EU, I rely on Privacy Shield as the legal basis for the transfer, as Google Cloud is Privacy Shield certified.
4. YOUR RIGHTS
If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. I describe these rights below:
- Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me using the contact information below.
- Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Apart from exceptional circumstances (like where I am required to store data for legal reasons) I will generally delete your personal information upon request.
- Object. You can object to (i) my processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from me after providing your express consent to receive them. In such cases, I will delete your personal information unless I have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.
- Complain. If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about my use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority.
5. HOW TO CONTACT ME
For purposes of EU data protection law, I, Suzi Smith, am the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, you may email me at: tornedgepaper [!at] yahoo.co.uk
Alternately, you may message me via Etsy.
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Frequently asked questions
When will my order arrive?
I ship from the UK:
UK- I send by 2nd class, which is usually 2-3 days but can be longer. You can choose the option for 1st class which takes 1-2 days but can be longer.
EUROPE- most places receive mail within a week. Sometimes 2 weeks, but can be longer. Since Brexit, customs checks may take longer.
EVERYWHERE ELSE- 2 weeks is average, occasionally quicker. It's not unusual to take 3 weeks, sometimes longer. USA particularly can be subject to delays clearing customs.
Sorry I can't be more precise.
Why is the shipping cost so high?
Paper is surprisingly heavy compared to the size. BUT, if you have ordered several items the cost may well be too high, especially for International orders. Sometimes a lot higher! It's difficult to estimate all the postal permutations of various sizes & weight combinations.
I will always refund any over-charges, or if you prefer, you can enquire first for an estimate, or I can prepare a custom listing with the correct cost.
Do you combine shipping for more than 1 item?
Usually, yes. BUT, some things must be sent separately. e.g. notebooks or a large quantity of small sheets or 320gsm paper won't go in a tube with full sheets of paper. Large quantities of full sheets may need sending in more than one tube.
Can you make paper to a custom size?
Sorry, no. I don't make the paper myself and I only buy the sizes listed. Some packs are large sheets torn in half, then half again etc. and approximate measurements are given. I don't tear to custom sizes as I'm not the most accurate at measuring, but you can buy full sheets and tear to size for yourself if you wish.
How do I tear the paper & will I get a deckle edge?
I tear paper against a ruler. A torn edge won't be exactly the same as a deckle edge. Some people crease the paper then damp it along the crease, then gently pull the paper apart rather than tear it upwards along the ruler. That gives a more feathered look.
I will often tear all 4 edges so that they look the same, or maybe 2 opposite sides so I have 2 torn edges & 2 deckle edges. For some things a torn edge is similar enough for what I need. I suggest getting a few extra sheets to try & see what works best for you, or buy a small quantity first to see if it is going to work before buying a larger quantity.
Should paper be acid free?
Not necessarily. It’s all about how long the paper will last. pH7 is neutral, neither acid nor alkaline, and as a guideline will likely last around 200 years, depending on storage conditions.
This article gives great information> https://whattheythink.com/articles/33566-not-acid-free/
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