I Didn’t Expect Medical Exam Paper to Do THIS in Collage
17K views · Mar 22, 2026 · Howto & Style
Comments · 130
@Gel_Inspirations · 6 months ago
I want that box! I am absolutely addicted to medical exam paper, which is great considering the size of the box it comes in. The transparency was a game-changer. I was at the docs in Mexico the other day and kept touching it, thinking it felt just a little different. I swear if someone had not come into the room I would have torn off a little section to experiment with.
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@miriamkivlehan3498 · 5 months ago
In Ireland/Europe this paper is called Couch Roll (instead of Medical Table Exam Roll) and the measurements are usually metric rather than imperial. The standard grade paper used here in both medical and salon settings is a higher quality 2 ply product so yes.... it can be harder to source the lower grade paper and it is often sold as green or blue rather than white. If you search in your area for 'single ply couch roll' you may be able to find medical, physiotherapy, hair or beauty suppliers who stock the product.
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@GretchenlKlein · 6 months ago
Hi Susan, My name is Gretchen. <b>YOU</b> are the only YT channel I have ever subscribed to and so looking forward to learning about your expertise.. I've been randomly watching all kinds of your videos and this morning I watched one where you casually mentioned Nolan Haan's work. Being a curious person I found and read all about him. Very interesting, and full of adventure! I love those kinds of 'creatives'. I wish I could have known him as I enjoyed looking at his work and learning about him. Now, onto this video on Med. Exam paper.
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@lynnhuntingtonstudio · 6 months ago
I asked a doc who sold me a roll for next to nothing, another doc gave me a roll when I was doing a project. Can’t hurt to ask
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@waboosje · 2 months ago
I love your experiments. Thank you
@maddythemo · 6 months ago
I’m sick with bronchitis this weekend! I wish I was in my studio making prints too, but it is nice to watch and still feel the joy of gel printing!! Thanks Susan! 💕
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@jannapackard3910 · 6 months ago
Learned a bunch (beginner here). Thank you.
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@lisad7459 · 6 months ago
Doctors here in Europe and I’m sure around the world use medical exam paper not just the US.
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@MaryBrown-Momzahippie · 6 months ago
Great video! Love a lot of the textures you made. This winter it was extremely dry in my house. I started adding airbrush medium to the majority of my paints when gel printing. It slows down the drying time and makes your paint's more transparent. Made a huge difference for me.
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@jeanettelyden801 · 6 months ago
Great video. Learned a lot.
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@nunah4307 · 2 days ago (edited)
Good morning 😊 you can also reuse a parchment, meat wrapper etc. container. I wanted that wooden cutter but my empty container wiith the cutter works perfectly and fits great, happy cutting 😊 why not collage it for uniqueness…
@maryb1342 · 6 months ago
You are so gentle with the papers
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