Arches - Cover Printmaking Paper
Cover Printmaking Paper
Pull crisp editions on mould-made cotton for every technique
Heavyweight cotton fibers compress under printing press pressure without losing their spring. Arches Cover maintains this crucial balance, firm enough to handle deep embossing and multiple press runs, yet responsive enough to capture fine intaglio details. The slightly flattened grain provides tooth for drawing while staying subtle enough that it won't interfere with delicate printmaking marks.
Mould-made construction gives you consistent surface characteristics across every sheet, while 100% cotton content ensures archival stability for editions meant to last. Acid-free and buffered chemistry protects against degradation whether you're creating new work or housing historical prints. The visible grain adds subtle texture without dominating your imagery, and those deckle edges signal quality before anyone examines the actual print.
This paper handles the full range: lithography's water-and-ink dance, intaglio's deep bite, silkscreen's heavy ink deposits, even foil stamping's heat and pressure. Printmakers rely on it for serious editions. Conservators use it to protect valuable documents. Pastel artists discover the black sheets provide rich contrast that makes light values sing. Available in multiple colors, weights, and sizes to match your specific process.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 100% cotton, acid-free, buffered composition
- Heavyweight mould-made sheet with visible grain
- Deckle edges and registered watermark
- Excellent for lithography, intaglio, silkscreen
- Suitable for embossing and foil stamping
- Works well for drawing and collotype
- Archival quality protects prints and documents
