Made from the branches of 100 year old Tang trees, these hand-made papers are a true treasure for any artist. By harvesting only the branches, the trees are allowed to grow back making this type of papermaking the most environmentally friendly in the world today. The process of making this paper combines Tang tree skin, wheat and rice straw and other wood fibers. The exact combination has been passed down over the years from one generation to another. The paper has a natural white color, is handmade for superior strength and is made for lasting art.
Rice paper has been relied upon by Chinese artists for thousands of years and Creative Mark has finally brought them to your studio. All of these papers are processed to take traditional oriental watercolors and they are also excellent for watercolor painting and printmaking. All papers are sold in 10 sheet rolls. The large sheets can be used to make breathtaking and expressive art or can be cut down to make up to 80 small sheets from one roll.
Bijie - Features a tightly woven structure.
Guilin - Features a basket-weave pattern, one smooth side and one textured side.
Kaili - Features a basket-weave pattern, one smooth side and one textured side.
Macau - Features one smooth side and one textured side.
Sanming - Features a tightly woven structure.
Shanghai - Features one smooth side and one textured side.
Wantan - Features one smooth side and one textured side.
Swatch Book - Contains all rice papers and Lei River Silk Paper. These books are sold below cost to give you the opportunity to try these fine papers without investing an entire roll. The sheet size is large enough for you to try virtually any technique.