Primary Paper Uses
Acetate (Clear) – 19” x 24” 09670112782; 8.5” x 11” 03894460627
(Printmaking)
Clear plastic sheet, often used for registered overlays, handmade transparencies, and wrapping mounted
prints. Used in printmaking for aligning plates and paper to produce even and correct measurements of
editions on printing press. Also used a good tool for homemade viewfinders.
Arches Cover (White) - 22” x 30” (250GSM) 40000000658;
Arches Cover (White) - 29” x 41” (270GSM) 40000000657
(Printmaking, Pastels)
Mouldmade in France of 100% cotton, neutral pH, lightly sized, textured surface, 2 natural deckles, 2
tear deckles. Arches is one of the world’s most popular fine art printing papers. It features a lightly
textured surface and a registered watermark. Excellent for: lithography, intaglio, collotype, and drawing.
Arches Cover (Black) – 22” x 30” (250GSM) 40000000656
For use with Pastels for vibrant colors and easy application.
Arches Watercolor #140 Cold Press (White) – 22” x 30”
(300GSM) 40000099673
(Watercolor)
Mouldmade in France of 100% cotton, neutral pH, watermarked and chopmarked, 3 different surfaces, 2
natural deckles, 2 tear deckles.
Artistico Watercolor #140 Cold Press (Traditional White) – 22” x 30”
(300GSM) 40000000659
(Watercolor)
Cold press paper is strong enough to handle multiple washes of color, masking fluid, scrubbing and artist
tape without damage to the surface. Each sheet is permeated with sizing to give each fiber a consistent
feel and absorbency. It is an ideal paper for watercolor and other wet media, and can also be used for
drawing and printmaking.
Artistico Watercolor #140 Hot Press (Extra White) – 22” x 30”
(300GSM) 40000010018
(Watercolor)
Mouldmade in Italy of 100% cotton, acid and chlorine free, both internally and externally sized, 2 natural
deckles and 2 tear deckles. No added optical whiteners. It is excellent for all water media, Printmaking,
digital printing, pastels, charcoal, acrylics, and pen and ink
Bristol Board Rough Surface (White) 2ply Vellum – 23” x 29” 40000000609
(Painting, Illustration, Drawing)
A top-quality board with a rough surface. Capable of taking pencil, pen and ink, tempera, charcoal, and
watercolor.
Charcoal Paper #60 (Black/Grey/ White) - 19.5” x 25.5”
01201752828 BLK; 01201758129 GRY; 01201758130 WHT
2D Charcoal Paper #64 (Black) – 19.5” x 25.5” 1201758131
(Pastel, Charcoal)
Mouldmade charcoal paper with a distinctive laid finish. Provides the right drag for precise shading with
charcoal, pastels, and other dry media. Also accepts pen and light washes.
Copperplate (White) – 29.9” x 21.8” (250GSM) 4000000660
(Printmaking)
Mouldmade in Germany by Zerkall of 25% cotton/75% sulphite, neutral pH, 4 natural deckles. Suitable
for most printmaking techniques. Unsized.
Cotton Blotter (White) – 19” x 24” (300GSM) 40000000672
(Printmaking)
Machinemade in the USA of 100% high alpha cellulose, neutral pH, rough surface, no deckles. This
unsized heavyweight paper has a rough texture, and is very absorbent. Most commonly used to aid in
drying prints that have just come off of a printer; such as monoprints, or etchings that have been done
with paper that was soaked before printing.
Crescent Illustration Board Hot Press (White) – 22” x 30” 40000000615
Crescent Illustration Board Cold Press (White) – 22” x 30” 40000000614
(Mounting, Illustration)
Illustration boards are advanced in every way with a smoother surface, purer fiber, and whiter core. Cold
press boards are perfectly textured to hold art media without pigments flaking off. Hot press boards are
extra smooth to provide unparalleled sharpness for pen and marker. Acid-free surfaces help preserve
your best work for a lifetime.
Domestic Etch (Off–White) – 26” x 40” (175GSM) 40000000655
(Printmaking)
Machinemade in the USA of 50% cotton/50% sulphite, neutral pH, lightly textured surface, no deckles,
sized for letterpress printing.
Hosho Student (White) – 17” x 22” (95GSM) 40000000662
(Printmaking)
Handmade in Japan of 100% sulphite, neutral pH, smooth on one side and slightly textured on the other,
4 natural deckles. Hosho is a fine quality strong paper, creamy in color and absorbent. It is the best
choice for relief printing due to its resistance to tearing. Hosho Student is used as a repair and
restoration paper and is rougher in texture than Hosho Professional.
Kitakata (Natural) – 16” x 20” (30GSM) 40000000661
(Printmaking)
Handmade in Japan of 100% Philippine gampi, neutral pH, 4 natural deckles. This paper has a delicate
and subtle laid pattern in a natural color. Often used in restoration and bookbinding because of its
strength, Kitakata is also suitable for printmaking, chine colle, and block printing.
Lenox 100 (White) – 22” x 30” (250GSM) 40000000663
(Printmaking, Drawing, Pastel)
Machinemade in the USA of 100% cotton, neutral pH, no deckles. This fine art print paper has a textured
finish and is ideal for silkscreening, offset lithography, etching, embossing, pastel, charcoal and pencil.
Mulberry (White) – 25” x 33.5” (45GSM) 40000000664
(Printmaking)
Handmade in Japan of mix kozo/sulphite, neutral pH, 4 natural deckles. Its name comes from the
mulberry plant from which the kozo fiber is taken. Lightweight and soft, it is strong and very versatile.
This paper is excellent for all printmaking techniques.
Nideggen (Sand) – 25” x 38” (120GSM) 40000001735
(Printmaking)
Mouldmade in Germany by Zerkall of mixture of cotton and high alpha cellulose, neutral pH, 4 natural
deckles. Nideggen is a stationary and printing paper with defining characteristics of an irregular wavy
laid finish.
Rives BFK (White) – 22” x 30” (250GSM) 40000000665;
Rives BFK (White) – 29” x 41” (270GSM) 40000000666
(Drawing, Pastel, Watercolor, Printmaking)
Mouldmade in France of 100% cotton, neutral pH, internally sized, 2 natural deckles, 2 tear deckles.
Recommended for all printmaking techniques.
Rives BFK Lightweight (White) – 19” x 26” (115GSM) 40000000667
(Drawing, Printmaking)
Mouldmade in France of 100% cotton, neutral pH, internally sized, 2 natural deckles, 2 tear deckles.
Excellent for lithography, etchings, bookmaking and drawing.
Railroad Poster Board 6ply (White) – 22” x 28” 40000000618
Also available in Black, Royal Blue, Light Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow
(2D)
Railroad board is great for construction, art projects, mats, mounting, block printing, painting, markers,
stenciling and posters.
Somerset Velvet (Soft White) – 22” x 30” (250GSM) 40000001734
(Printmaking)
Mouldmade in England by St.Cuthberts Mill of 100% cotton, neutral pH, chlorine-free, internally and
surfaced sized, 2 natural deckles. This paper is also suitable for drawing, charcoal, pastel, as well as
digital applications.
Stonehenge (White) – 22” x 30” (250GSM) 40000000668
Stonehenge (Natural) – 22” x 30” (250GSM) 40000000669
Stonehenge (Pearl Gray) – 22” x 30” (250GSM) 40000000670
(Printmaking/Drawing)
Machinemade in the USA of 100% cotton, neutral pH, 2 deckles, 2 cut edges. Stonehenge rivals the
European mouldmade papers with its ability to produce excellent results in a variety of printmaking
techniques. In addition to intaglio and silkscreening. Stonehenge can be used with colored pencil,
charcoal, pastels and watercolors, and has been successful with offset litho printing.
Strathmore Pure Tints (28 colors available) – 19.5” x 25.5” 01201752801-828
(Drawing)
This heavy weight textured pastel paper is rated excellent for finished artwork when working with soft
pastel. Rated very well for use with charcoal and sketching sticks. In general, only midtone colors (greys)
will be required by professors.*
*Varies by semester and each professor’s individual requirements
Tag Board (Manilla) – 24” x 36” 40000000606
(Drawing )
Exceptionally strong, multi-purpose tag board can be used for multiple arts and crafts projects slightly
rough texture makes it good for taking soft pastels, charcoals, and graphite.
Vellum Cover – 18” x 24” 40000000753
(Tracing)
This tracing paper is non-aging, non-ghosting, and features fast printback. The drafting qualities are
extraordinary. It can be used for reproductions and overlays, or anywhere else that high transparency is
required.