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The original paper of the Western Hemisphere is still made today, just as it was in the 1300s. For hundreds of years, the Otomi Indians have searched the countryside for the bark from downed fig and mulberry trees. They wash it in the streams and then boil it in lime water. Then, they beat the damp, pliable fibers and lay them out in the sun to dry.

This beautiful, primitive paper can be used for bookmaking and bookbinding, decorative work, drawing, painting, collages, or painting with opaque paints, such as gouache.

Acid free. Individual sheets measure 16" × 24" (41 cm × 61 cm).

Minimum Order — If our price on a paper is $6.99 or less, a minimum order of 10 sheets of paper is required. Your selection may be assorted to meet this requirement. If our price is $7.00 or more, papers may be ordered per sheet.

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1/28/2011

3.0

Texture not visible in online photos

By Boston Bookmaker

from Boston, MA

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I'm sure I can find a use for this paper somewhere, but the photo on the site doesn't show the texture of the paper very well, and I can't use it for its intended purpose. It's a much brighter blue than it looks online, has less tan in it, and looks as though it's made of very long yarn fibers (3"?), swirled and pressed into place.

Perhaps Dick Blick can add "extreme closeups" on the site? I think that'd be a big help with papers.

2/6/2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Gorgeous Media

By Mimi in NC

from North Carolina

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I've used this product many years ago and love it. However there was no opportunity to share my satisfaction in this format way back when. The quality is excellent and DB's packaging allows it to arrive unblemished. Thank you. Will continue to shop Dick Blick. Perfect for pastels!

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Item	Color	Size		PricePrices, promotions, and availability may vary by store, catalog, and online.	Bulk!		Qty

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11240-5009	Blue	16" × 24"	List $12.69	$11.04	$8.90	$8.41
11240-8099	Buckskin	16" × 24"	List $12.69	$11.04	$8.90	$8.41
11240-3309	Cinnamon	16" × 24"	List $12.69	$11.04	$8.90	$8.41
11240-1049	Ivory	16" × 24"	List $12.69	$11.04	$8.90	$8.41
11240-7019	Light Green	16" × 24"	List $12.69	$11.04	$8.90	$8.41
11240-8289	Marble	16" × 24"	List $12.69	$11.04	$8.90	$8.41
11240-4009	Yellow	16" × 24"	List $12.69	$11.04	$8.90	$8.41