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Supports > Paper > Crepe paper

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Crepe paper  

Definition

  • Paper with a crinkled or puckered texture; creping consists of making small pleats or folds with a blade, a process which imparts stretch, strength, bulk, conformability, and texture similar to that found in fabrics; while there are many industrial and consumer uses for crepe paper, it is most commonly used for decorations [AAT]

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Notation

  • 120633

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-P5QK4084-3

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