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The choice of artisans and printmakers worldwide Somerset Velvet Printmaking Paper is a very popular grade of printmaking paper from the historic St. Cuthbert’s Mill in the UK, first introduced in the early 1970’s. Somerset is a beautiful paper to work with, boasting a lightfastness rating of 7 on… The choice of artisans and printmakers worldwide Somerset Velvet Printmaking Paper is a very popular grade of printmaking paper from the historic St. Cuthbert’s Mill in the UK, first introduced in the early 1970’s. Somerset is a beautiful paper to work with, boasting a lightfastness rating of 7 on the Blue Wool Scale for all colors. Originally intended as a printmaking paper, they have been 'discovered' to also be highly suitable for pastel drawing. Mould-made 100% cotton, acid free with four deckle edges. The surface has a gentle texture, soft and good-tempered nature, and is a strong and stable enough sheet to ensure excellent printing. Each sheet comes with 4 deckle edges and is watermarked (except for the book papers) for authenticity. It remains flat after printing and offers durability and long life to finished editions of work. Key Features:* Mouldmade in UK* Acid free acrylic primer* 100% Cotton* Neutral pH, Acid-Free* Chlorine Free* 4 deckles (2 natural deckles, 2 tear deckles)* Lightly sized, gentle texture surface* Specialty Paper, printmaking papers* Lightfastness rating of 7 on the Blue Wool Scale Perfect For:* The choice of artisans and printmakers worldwide* Any printmaking application* Highly suitable for drawing, charcoal & pastels* Letterpress, engraving, foil stamping and offset* Remaining flat after printing* Durability and long life to finished editions of work See More

Somerset Book Printmaking Papers

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…hot type. The surface of Somerset Book Paper has just enough texture (matches the velvet finish of the cover range) to be ideal for graphite pencil, pastel and charcoal in addition to its intended use as a world class book paper. &nbsp In 1998 they selected Somerset Book to print a limited… Tested and used by the best book printers in the world Somerset Book Papers are 100% cotton mouldmade paper and have become the paper of choice for limited edition book printers who require a sheet to be consistent, stable, have great tensile strength and sizing characteristics that allow for printing applications using cold or hot type. The surface of Somerset Book Paper has just enough texture (matches the velvet finish of the cover range) to be ideal for graphite pencil, pastel and charcoal in addition to its intended use as a world class book paper. &nbsp In 1998 they selected Somerset Book to print a limited leather-bound edition of the "The Bible" that has become one of the most sought after editions printed in the last century . &nbsp * 100% Cotton fibre * Lightly sized: Sized internally and light external sizing, thus they maintain an incredible strength * Neutral pH, chlorine-free * Has 2 natural deckle edges and 2 tear edge * Specialty Paper   Applications * Book Binding* Calligraphy* Laser* Letterpress* Offset* Pen & Ink* Pastel & Charcoal* Relief Printing* Silkscreen* Stationery See More