Awagami Fine Art Washi Pack: Shirakaba
Shirakaba is one of our thicker/heavier papers and an excellent choice for relief printmaking or mixed-media works. Illustrators often enjoy drawing on the smoother side of Shirakaba while printmakers may prefer the papers’ softer side for its unique print + embossing quality. A very robust yet economical paper.
- size 21 x 30 cm / 12 sheets
- weight 100gsm
- deckled edges 0
- material 100% Aplpha Cellulose
- ph 7 to 8
- use Printmaking, drawing, painting, mixed-media, collage, alt.pro photo. bookmaking
Awagami Editioning Papers are crafted with the artistry and knowledge of 300 years of washi papermaking. The papers are made using traditional Japanese fibers such as kozo & gampi as well as other non-tree fibers; bamboo and cotton. Fibers are often skillfully combined yielding washi with highly unique textures and expressive characteristics. All washi in this collection feature 4 feathery deckled edges that add a subtle refinement to finished works.
Awagami Editioning Papers are acid-free, archival and made with a strict attention to quality and preservation. All the papers from this series may be used by artists for a wide range of techniques from ink to printmaking to drawing.
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