Papers and Boards

Awagami Printmaking Papers

Awagami Bamboo Printmaking paper contains 70% bamboo fibre plus 30% mixed recycled fibre, is 100% acid free, unsized and made in Japan with no fluorescent bleaching. Its luxurious texture is similar to silk while softer than cotton making it an excellent choice for both letterpress and relief printmaking. Sheets feature 2 deckle edges.
Awagmai Kitakata paper is suitable for all printmaking including block printing and sumi ink. Composed mostly of Philippine gampi fibre (90%) with 10% alpha cellulose (unsized) this most famous of the Awagami papers exudes a warm tone and is highly resilient due to the natural 'sizing' properties of its fibres. Off-white in colour and silky in texture, Kitakata is handmade from gampi fibre, and is acid-free with 4 deckle edges. Ideal for printmaking, drawing, mixed-media, book-arts and alternative photography.
Awagami Mulberry paper #38 is soft, flexible, long fibred and possesses great wet strength for its weight. Use it for mono and block printing, etching, lithography and as a traditional sumi paper. Handmade with 4 deckle edges from kozo fibre.
Awagami Kozo is a a professional grade washi paper at an economical price. With its 90% kozo-base and internal sizing, Kozo Thick is an impressively strong washi. This paper is avialble in both natural and white shades suitable for most printmaking techniques.