white graphite transfer paper winfield collection place our special formula graphite paper on your wood, ink side down, then lay your winfield pattern on top. trace the pattern lines with a stylus or a ballpoint pen. peek before moving the pattern to ensure all lines have been transfered to the wood. lines will not bleed through your paint. graphite paper leaves a lighter line and is slightly cleaner and easier to erase than the carbon transfer paper. use white graphite paper for dark colored woods.