Paper Samples:
Arches, BFK-Rives,
Johannot, Moulin du Gué, 18x23cm (7x9")

The history of the "Arches-paper-factory"
Arches description of Mould-made paper.
Velin Arches is a popular mould-made French paper. 100% cotton, two deckle edges. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Slightly warmer and more structure then the BFK-Rives. For all printing techniques, also used as a cover for storing old prints. Internally sized.
BFK rives (Vélin cuve BFK rives) is made by Arches. Less sized then Vélin Arches and whiter. Also the surface is smoother. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Collotype, Drawing, Intaglio, Linocut, Lithography, Monotype, Relief printing and screenprinting. Two natural deckle edges.

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Arches velin BFK-Rives, 115 gram, cold pressed, white-cream, 100% cotton, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", paper sample

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Frequently used, special paper, often referred to as "Rives", with a smooth, absorbing surface, suitable for all printmaking techniques. Compared to Vélin Arches; lesser sizing, and smoother.

Arches velin BFK-Rives, 115 gram, cold pressed, cream, 100% cotton, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9" , paper sample

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027591
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Frequently used, special paper, often referred to as "Rives", with a smooth, absorbing surface, suitable for all printmaking techniques. Compared to Vélin Arches; lesser sizing, and smoother.

Arches velin Johannot, blanc, white, 125 gram, paper sample, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9"

Arches
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Arches velin Johannot, 125 gram

This paper was made originally of 100 % linen, (= pur fil) . The composition change but he name remained. The paper has a light structure, excellent for relief printing techniques (lino, typography and wood-engraving) . Can also be used for intaglio.

Arches velin blanc (white) 160 gram, paper sample, 18 x 23 cm, 7"x 9"

Arches
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Arches velin blanc 160 gram

Velin Arches is a popular mould-made French paper. 100% cotton, two deckle edges. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Slightly warmer and more structure then the BFK-Rives. For all printing techniques, also used as a cover for storing old prints. Internally sized. white 100% cotton (linters)

Arches velin BFK-Rives, 175 gram, cold pressed, cream-white, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", 100% cotton, paper sample

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027592
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Frequently used, special paper, often referred to as "Rives", with a smooth, absorbing surface, suitable for all printmaking techniques. Compared to Vélin Arches; lesser sizing, and smoother.

Arches velin BFK-Rives, 175 gram, cold pressed, cream, 100% cotton, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", paper sample

Arches
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027593
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Frequently used, special paper, often referred to as "Rives", with a smooth, absorbing surface, suitable for all printmaking techniques. Compared to Vélin Arches; lesser sizing, and smoother.

Arches velin blanc, (white), 200 gram, paper sample, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9"

Arches
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Arches velin 200 gram

Velin Arches is a popular mould-made French paper. 100% cotton, two deckle edges. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Slightly warmer and more structure then the BFK-Rives. For all printing techniques, also used as a cover for storing old prints. Internally sized. white 100% cotton (linters)

Arches velin BFK-Rives blanc, 210 gram, white, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9 ", paper sample

Arches
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Arches velin blanc BFK-Rives, 210 gram

Frequently used, special paper, often referred to as "Rives", with a smooth, absorbing surface, suitable for all printmaking techniques. Compared to Vélin Arches; lesser sizing, smoother and whiter surface.

Arches velin Johannot blanc, white, 240 gram, paper sample 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9"

Arches
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Arches velin Johannot, 240 gram

This paper was made originally of 100 % linen, (= pur fil) . The composition change but he name remained. The paper has a light structure, excellent for relief printing techniques (lino, typography and wood-engraving) . Can also be used for intaglio.

Arches velin blanc (cover), white, 250 gram, paper sample 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9"

Arches
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Arches velin 250 gram

Velin Arches is a popular mould-made French paper. 100% cotton, two deckle edges. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Slightly warmer and more structure then the BFK-Rives. For all printing techniques, also used as a cover for storing old prints. Internally sized. white 100% cotton (linters).

Arches cover velin noir, black, cold pressed, 250 gram, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", paper sample

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Velin Arches is a popular mould-made French paper. 100% cotton, four deckle edges. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Slightly warmer and more structure then the BFK-Rives. For all printing techniques, also used as a cover for storing old prints. Internally sized. black 100% cotton (linters).

Arches Velin Cream, 250 gram, 100% cotton, 18 x 23 cm (7 x 9") paper sample

Arches
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Arches velin crème 250 gram

Velin Arches is a popular mould-made French paper. 100% cotton, two deckle edges. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Slightly warmer and more structure then the BFK-Rives. For all printing techniques, also used as a cover for storing old prints. Internally sized. white 100% cotton (linters).

Arches Velin BFK Rives, white, 250 gram, 100% cotton, paper sample 18 x 24 cm (7 x 9")

Arches
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Arches velin BFK-Rives 250 gram

Frequently used, special paper, often referred to as "Rives", with a smooth, absorbing surface, suitable for all printmaking techniques. Compared to Vélin Arches; lesser sizing, smoother and whiter surface.

Arches velin blanc (cover), white) 270 gram, paper sample 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9"

Arches
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Arches velin 270 gram

Velin Arches is a popular mould-made French paper. 100% cotton, two deckle edges. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Slightly warmer and more structure then the BFK-Rives. For all printing techniques, also used as a cover for storing old prints. Internally sized. white 100% cotton (linters)

Arches velin crème, 270 gram, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", paper sample

Arches
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Arches velin crème 270 gram

Velin Arches is a popular mould-made French paper. 100% cotton, two deckle edges. Acid free and calcium carbonate buffered. Slightly warmer and more structure then the BFK-Rives. For all printing techniques, also used as a cover for storing old prints. Internally sized. white 100% cotton (linters).