Somerset Velvet Printmaking Papers 250gsm 22" x 30" (Pack of 10)

(Pack of 10) Newsprint Grey - Somerset Velvet Printmaking Paper 22"x30", 250gsm

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. This 22" x 30" newsprint grey color paper boasts 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 percent 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.

• 22"x30", Newsprint Grey (10 Sheets)
• 250 gsm
• Mould-made 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