Light News 48gsm
The Light Newsprint is a 48gsm paper that is an in-expensive, low quality, absorbent paper made from coarse wood pulp. It is often used for newspapers but its excellent for using as a draft paper, for life drawing and sketching purposes, and to use as a barrier paper between printmaking paper and press wool. Light news is not archival.
The Light Newsprint is available in two sizes, 51x76cm and 76 x 102cm
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