New at the Paper Counter
Back to School 2000
Somerset Velvet in color Newsprint Grey is destined to become a favorite drawing and printmaking surface. This
rich warm grey paper is mouldmade of 100% cotton pulp. Somerset Velvet
is perfect for drawing, intaglio, letterpress, lithography and book arts.
Groovy patterns and colors on flocked velour papers have a retro look. In 22x30, these acid free sheets would make cool psychedelic book covers. Check them out!
Printed Japanese papers have many uses. The elegant
and subtle designs are printed with white ink on white kozo
fiber paper. They are naturally acid free and feature far eastern
style patterns such as cranes and calligraphy. Uses for this translucent paper include paper shades, book arts and collage.
American papermaker Richard Langdell has outdone himself
with a new series of printed paper. This new line features his signature
handmade paper complemented with organic patterns silk-screened on one
side.
Canadian papermakers St. Armand create some of the
most beautiful and unique handmade sheets of paper you will ever find.
Their newest ones include cloves and steak spices. There is also a package
of 8¼ sized sheets. Calligraphers will surely
fall in love with the super lightweight 8½ x 11 sheets with deckled
edges all around.
