Printmaking Paper


The distinguishing features of a good printmaking paper are its ability to withstand soaking and to absorb a lot of ink, often with multiple runs through a press, without disintegrating or deforming. Fine printmaking papers are made from archival fibers, which in the European printmaking tradition is usually 100% cotton. Japanese paper for printmakingcan be made from bamboo, kozo (mulberry bark), gampi, hemp, or other fibers, which are usually combined with varying degrees of alpha-cellulose (wood pulp) for stability or to create different finishes. Some printmaking papers have also become favorites for drawing or mixed media techniques.


Blick offers a wide variety of printmaking papers for screen printing, block printing (also called relief printing), lithography, monotype printing, intaglio, and etching, plus stencil papers and acetate (and acetate alternative) films. Plus, with our decades of experience, you can trust that your printmaking paper order will reach you in the condition you expect. To learn more about our specialized approach to storing, packing, and shipping paper, visit our Expertly Shipping Delicate Paper Products Page.

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