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Paper Sizes & Weights Explained

Even though paper is one of the most familiar materials in the modern world, when it comes to artist’s papers, sizes, proportions, and weights can seem mysterious. Differences between writing, printing, and artist’s papers further add to the complexity, and standards set hundreds of years ago still influence modern measurements. In order to understand the reason behind paper sizes and weights, we need to look at the history of paper before industrialization, and how it was made and used over the centuries.

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These 7 techniques will challenge your perception of the tempera medium. Experiment with Blick Premium Tempera to create a "painting in pieces" by lifting, glazing, layering, spreading with a palette knife, and more.

Brush on medium to prep a portion of the paper and marbling inks remain just in that area. Allows color to cling to colored cardstock and construction paper. Create marble-ous effects to use with sumi-e brush calligraphy.

Aboriginal "Bark" Painting