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PaperGrafix Dura-lar paper combines the best features of Mylar and Acetate to provide a highly versatile polyester film that will not tear, absorb moisture or discolour with age. ...
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Features & Editorials
Artists’ Books are a revealing and versatile art form that have been created throughout art history. They are used by artists to express their ideas, expand on personal ...
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Interviews & Features
Kay Gasei creates mixed-media artworks that contain symbolism, and follow the narratives of various figures, objects and characters. In this article, he tells us about how his daily ...
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Features & Editorials
How is paper made? No matter the method of papermaking, at the beginning of the process is the production of paper stock. The main constituent of the stock ...
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Acrylic Painting
Acrylic painting papers either have an embossed texture that replicates a canvas weave, or a cold pressed surface identical to watercolour paper. The texture provides resistance, so when ...
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Features & Editorials
Sizing is added to paper pulp or fully formed sheets of paper to prevent it absorbing colour like a sponge. Size allows paint or ink to partially sit ...
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Features & Editorials
Paper weight is often stated in two ways – pounds (lbs) and grams per square metre (gsm or g/m2). These two figures are calculated in slightly different ways ...
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Features & Editorials
There are a wide variety of art paper textures available, made to suit all artist mediums and techniques. Here, we present the main choices and what media they ...
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Features & Editorials
Various art paper sizes and formats cater for every approach to creativity. Here we explain the difference between a pad and a block, what materials you can apply ...
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Features & Editorials
The majority of artist papers are various shades of white. Having a light background allows you to apply a variety of nuanced tones and textures, and the reflective ...
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Features & Editorials
Making fine art paper specifically for drawing and painting requires quality materials to ensure that they are strong, archival, and beautiful. As with everything we produce and consume, ...
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Features & Editorials
This definitive A-Z glossary of art paper terms has been designed to use as a companion when reading articles from our Paper Guide or any other art paper ...
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