A new trend in art is to burn holes in the Yupo paper and layer it to create a three dimensional effect. Is this safe to do? I asked other artists and they replied that Yupo marketing info says it is safe to burn it. I assumed this was in regard to disposal and not in regard to using in an enclosed art room as an art technique. I would like more information as it created beautiful and intriguing effects and would like to try it if it is safe.

We have received a few inquiries about artists melting or burning YUPO. To be honest, we have very little information about this. However, I am able to provide you a clinical/scientific response by sharing links to YUPO’s regulatory compliances and their environmental statements – both of which contain information about the make-up up YUPO.

Here is a link to the regulatory Compliance for YUPO:

http://yupousa.com/pdfs/ComplianceLetter-ver20170228.pdf

And these links will bring you to YUPO’s environmental statements:

http://yupousa.com/what-is-yupo/faqs/

http://yupousa.com/our-company/environmental-statement/