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    specialty papers

    Jun 14, 2022 1 minute

    any papers found in the large collections sold through home-improvement stores are easy to to use—but most are mass-market rather than historical. Specialty papers run from) specialize in the installation of custom, hand-printed and hand-blocked papers. Because these are often untrimmed (the border may be on the same strip with the dado, say), may have unusual inks or finishes, and because they are expensive, it’s best to hire a pro. The following companies make beautiful papers with specific application instructions.

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