Awagami Printmaking Paper,
Paper samples
Kitakata has a delicate and subtle laid pattern and is available in a light-green colour. The finished paper is somewhat translucent and has a shiny texture.Kitakata is handmade in Tokushima of Philippine gampi and has natural deckles. A silky, smooth paper, it is suitable for printmaking, bookbinding, and restoration.
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Kitakata has a delicate and subtle laid pattern and is available in a natural colour. The finished paper is somewhat translucent and has a shiny texture.Kitakata is handmade in Tokushima of Philippine gampi and has natural deckles. A silky, smooth paper, it is suitable for printmaking, bookbinding, and restoration.
Awagami Bamboo Select paper is made with environmentally friendly bamboo, this sheet has a small ecological footprint. Bamboo Select is slightly heavier than other washi with a lovely soft surface making it ideal for intaglio, block printing and letterpress. Because of the smooth surface the paper can also be used for offset, lithography, typography and as an inkjet paper. Awagami Bamboo is a fine organic choice for artist and photographer alike exhibiting notable benefits and advantages over cotton based papers. This dense but soft paper was originally developed for traditional printmaking and is made with the utmost care for longevity.
Hakuho Select This sturdy sheet is made from an impressive blend of kozo and cotton; and is the first fine paper to feature this unique East meets West fiber blend. Hakuho Select's strong and resilient surface is certain to lend unique textural depth to art works created on it. Great for Woodcut, but sized enough for atmospheric watercolors.
Paper made from koso fibers and wood pulp. Printing paper rather thick, cream-green. Also known as Zangetsu. It is suitable for all classical printmaking techniques. Bunkoshi Select This paper has a relatively deep natural color and smooth surface. Its texture is classically Japanese, with no additional sizing, making it good for both printmaking and calligraphy.
