Tracing paper is extremely versatile. It meets the needs of a wide array of people, from children learning to write and draw to professionals such as draftsmen and architects. People trying to find tracing paper information can be anyone from a parent with small children to an artist looking for a new medium to work with; from a teacher looking to stock his classroom to an architect looking for supplies for her finished blueprints.

You will need to stock a wide variety of tracing paper products to meet the various needs of a variety of customers. Tracing paper comes in a range of sizes, packaging and weights. To provide the best inventory, make sure your tracing paper list includes the following:

1. Pads or reams of cut tracing paper for both professionals and children.
2. Rolls of tracing paper for larger or higher volume needs.
3. Vellum paper for artistic needs.
   

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Stock a large amount of tracing paper pads

Probably the most commonly sought after tissue paper is in pad form. It's easily transported and dispensed and is large enough for most uses. These pads come in a variety of sizes--the most common being 9 by 12, 11 by 14 and 14 by 17 inches--so be sure to stock some of each.

I recommend: Wholesalers Catalog offers tracing paper pads for both adults and children at wholesale prices. Strathmore Artist Papers offers pads of tracing paper in several sizes and offer distributor registration online.

Use a tracing paper provider who offers tracing paper by the roll

For customers with high volume or large sized needs, such as educators and architects, the tracing paper pads are insufficient. For these customers, tracing paper by the roll are the best solution.

I recommend: Utrecht Art Supplies offers tracing paper by the roll in both canary yellow and white and in various sizes at bulk discount pricing. Dick Blick sells roll tracing paper in various lengths, weights, sizes and colors, all with bulk savings available.

Offer specialty vellum tracing paper

Vellum tracing paper is a textured tracing paper. This texture, similar to paper made from animal skin, gives the paper different properties than basic tracing paper. This makes it a popular choice for those looking for more artistic than utilitarian uses.

I recommend: Creative Papers Online sells vellum in many colors and offers wholesale pricing for those able to provide the proper documentation. American Wholesale Craft Supply offers wholesale pricing on vellum tracing paper in a wide array of colors and prints.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Create more income from your roll tracing paper by offering cutting services and charging by the foot or yard. This will provide a service for customers needing large-sized tracing paper on a low volume basis.