Props: paper techniques

[Is_907]

Wasn't sure if this is the right place or not for discussion of RPG props/handouts design... If i'm in the wrong place let me know

Just thought I'd share this:
My players have just recently become official bounty hunters... by "official" I mean that they are authorised by the local government to hunt not only outlaws for reward but also anyone held in contempt of court (there's a court system here... not something I've seen much of in D&D).

Here's a bit of the process I used...
Soaking paper in warm black tea
http://twitpic.com/651tc

Drying them on a mesh screen with a hairdyer
http://twitpic.com/65450

Applied sealing wax for proof of validity from the noble
http://twitpic.com/66l4q

Full stack of 'em
http://twitpic.com/66l5m

Anyway, I'm interested in some feedback, constructive criticism, and sharing of other techniques used to make parchment-looking paper. I wanted to use something more vellum-like but this is great on a tight budget. (=

[Rhun]

I don't have any techniques or anything to offer, but I do want to give you mad props (pun intended )for the extent you go to for player hand-outs. Those hand-outs look great!

[Is_907]

Thanks! I like a story driven game so anything that helps my players feel like they are a part of the story is worth my time.

[jaerdaph]

Nice props. Handouts always add to the game.

[Is_907]

Gave them out tonight. Both the characters and their players were impressed (=
Always fun to make the game a bit more real.