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    Artist PAPERS

    Sep 04, 2020 4 minutes

    WHAT IS THE BEST ARTIST PAPER FOR ME?

    There is no simple answer to this question. Many individual factors, such as your medium, subject and budget, come into play. Couple this with the enormous choice on the market and it can be overwhelming. But one thing is for sure – artist paper should be acid free. This optimises its structure, minimises deterioration and prevents fading and yellowing.

    WHAT MATERIAL OF PAPER SHOULD I PICK?

    Paper is made from interwoven fibres which, in the case of fine art papers, are often plant fibres. For example, wood pulp is used to make cartridge paper, a paper typically used for drawing and printmaking as it tends to be smooth with a very

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