Somerset Velvet Printmaking Papers
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From Price $56.29
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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 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.
- 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
- The choice of artisans and printmakers worldwide
- Any printmaking application
- Highly suitable for drawing, charcoal & pastels
- Letterpress, engraving, foil stamping and offset
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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 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.
- 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
- 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
