Printmaking Papers

Mouldmade in France, this clear, white paper is recommended for screenprinting and, if slightly moistened, for intaglio. Arches 88 is a heavyweight (140 lb) 100% cotton fiber paper. It's acid-free, neutral pH, buffered, and is unsized for high absorption.

Mouldmade in France for printmaking and publishing, Arches Cover has a pronounced grain, 2 watermarks and 2 natural deckle edges. It works beautifully as a drawing surface. 100% cotton fiber, acid-free, pH neutral, internally sized and buffered.

"Beautiful" is not too strong a word to describe Canson Edition papers. These are luxurious 100% cotton, acid-free papers that deliver excellent performance with a variety of media.

Coventry is one of the most versatile papers and can be used for all fine art techniques. It's machine made in the USA of 100% cotton. The paper is pH neutral, and deckled on 2 sides. 290 gsm.

As romantic as the Italian countryside that inspires it, this exquisite handmade cotton paper is the perfect choice for fine art printing, or printmaking, letterpress, bookmaking, calligraphy, or drawing. Four deckle edges. "Romulus and Remus" watermark.

This unique paper works well for silkscreening, offset lithography, hand lithography, etching, embossing, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, and pencil. Machine made in the USA of 100% cotton, it has a vellum finish and two deckled sides.

Magnani Pescia Paper is a wonderful printmaking paper with a creamy smooth surface for stone lithography, etchings, woodcuts, or silkscreen, as well as drawing, charcoal, or pastel work. Mouldmade in Italy from 100% cotton. Chlorine-free with neutral pH.

This popular, fine French printmaking paper has a smooth, absorbent surface. Rives Papers, are acid free, 100% cotton, soft-sized and buffered, perfectly suited for lithography, intaglio, screenprinting, relief printing, linocut, collotype, and drawing.

Use Somerset printmaking paper for any printmaking application. It is equally superior for drawing, charcoal or pastel works. Mouldmade of 100% cotton, it has a neutral pH, is chlorine free, internal and surface sized, with 2 natural and 2 tear deckles.

Stonehenge is a traditional fine art paper with a smooth, flawless surface that's slightly mottled to resemble actual vellum. Use it for watercolor, printmaking, pen-and-ink, pencil or pastel. Stonehenge is machine-made in the USA from 100% cotton fibers.

Canson Johannot mouldmade paper is a top performer for wood engraving, lithography, letterpress, linocut, etching, silkscreen, typography, embossing and foil stamping. Each sheet is lightly textured, has four deckled edges and a registered watermark.

Zerkall of Germany has been producing printmaking papers since the 16th century. Copperplate is an affordable, solid choice for most printmaking processes. Copperplate is mouldmade with two natural deckles and two tear deckles.

Mmachine made in the USA with 50% cotton fibers, this paper is warm white and acid free with 2 deckle edges, and accepts all printmaking and drawing techniques. Perfect for teaching and instruction, as all-cotton fine art paper is often costly.

Rosaspina is a hidden jewel among printmaking papers! It performs as well as 100% rag papers and is excellent for all printmaking techniques. It makes for an equally upscale drawing paper. This paper is mould-made with two natural deckled edges.

Mouldmade in Germany by Zerkall using a blend of cotton, cotton linters, and high alpha cellulose, this unique stationery and printing paper is softly textured with irregular wavy laid lines. Each sheet has two natural deckles and two tear deckles.

This superb mouldmade paper is a top choice for intaglio, etching, lithography, and drawing. Hahnemhle papers have long been coveted by European houses of nobility, and are distinguished by the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Mouldmade in Germany, Hahnemühle Ingres Antique has an attractive toothy finish, and even-laid formation. Excellent for drawing and printing. Watermarked, 4 deckle edges, pH neutral, lightfast. Individual sheets measure 18¾" × 24¾" (48 cm × 63 cm). 27 lb

Chiri is handmade from long kozo fibers with imbedments of small pieces of bark. Sheets are 23" × 35½" (approximately 58.5 cm × 90 cm), beige, and acid-free, with deckle edges. Weight is 37 gsm.

Hosho is a traditional, high-quality kozo paper, strong and absorbent. It does not shrink or tear easily, making it a good paper for woodblock or lino printing. Sheets measure 19" × 24" and are sized and acid-free, with deckle edges. Weight is 85 gsm.

Hosho Student Grade is similar to Hosho, but slightly heavier and coarser. Sheets measure 16" × 22" (approximately 40.5 cm × 56 cm), and are acid-free, with four deckle edges. Weight is 85 gsm.

Save on a 10-sheet assortment of fine Japanese papers. This assortment includes two full sheets of Chiri, Okawara, Unryu, Kitakata, and Mulberry.

Kinwashi is machine made of short, thick manila fibers. It's smooth on one side and textured with bark inclusions on the other side. Sheets measure 24" × 36" (approximately 61 cm × 91.5 cm), with deckle edges. Weight is 30 gsm.

Kitakata is manufactured from mitsumata. Mitsumata fibers produce a soft, smooth surface with a natural gloss. The silky touch makes this paper a favorite. Sheets measure 16" × 20" and are acid-free with deckle edges. Weight is 30 gsm.

Masa, machine made in Japan of sulphite pulp, is versatile and very reasonably priced, a strong paper with an even formation. Individual sheets measure 21" × 31" (approximately 53 cm × 78 cm), and are 77 gsm weight.

Mulberry Paper is handmade from the inner fiber of the mulberry to produce an exceptionally pure, translucent paper, used by conservators in repair and lamination. Very strong, despite its light weight. Sheets are 24" × 33½", not sized, and acid-free.

Okawara Paper is handmade of kozo fibers and sulphite. It's soft, supple, and strong. Laid lines are almost invisible. Sheets measure 12" × 16" (305 mm × 406 mm), and are natural white and acid-free, with deckle edges. Weight is 60 gsm.

Sekishu is one of the oldest papers in the world, and is still made by hand today. It's a strong, crisp, deep cream colored paper made from kozo fibers. Sheets measure 24" × 39", are not sized, and are naturally acid-free with deckle edges. 30 gsm.

Unryu, which literally means "Cloud Dragon Paper," is made by adding long swirling fibers to a basic kozo pulp. Unryu paper is white and translucent. Sheets are 24" × 39" (approximately 61 cm × 99 cm), not sized, and acid-free, with deckle edges.

These acid-free Oriental papers are strong and absorbent. They are made in the centuries-old Japanese tradition.