Group D Washi Paper
Diverse Papers - Back to Front:
Usu Mino, Yamashiro, Kitakata, Mulberry
Back to Front:
Owara Mulberry, Kozo, Unryun, Hosho
In this case, "D" stands for Diversity! These papers are mostly unsized, and have diverse fiber content. They range from pH 6.5 to pH 7.5 (pH 7 is acid free). Suitable for a variety of uses, these papers can be used with oil or water based ink, for printmaking, wood engraving, painting, lithography, Gyotaku (fish prints), and chine colle.
Group D Washi
| Usu Mino - Off-White 21.5" x 31" | ||||||
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A very thin, lightweight mending tissue that can be used for tracing as well as transferring printed images from the key block to color blocks. Sized, machine made (no deckle) |
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| P6951 | Sized? | gm/sqM | Fiber content | 1-10 sheets | 11-50 sheets | 51-100 sheets |
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| yes | 25 | 70% mitsumata, 30% acid free wood pulp | $2.95 | $2.80 | $2.50 | |
| Yamashiro - Natural 25" x 37" | ||||||
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A fine, very lightweight paper. Yamashiro has more body than Usu Mino (P6951) and in physical size is about 30% larger. Intended for use as a mending tissue, Yamashiro can also be used for tracing, transferring printed images from the key block to color blocks, and chine collé. Sized, probably machine made (no deckle) |
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| P6952 | Sized? | gm/sqM | Fiber content | 1-10 sheets | 11-50 sheets | 51-100 sheets |
| yes | 25 | unknown | $6.75 | $6.40 | $5.75 | |
| Kitakata - Natural 16" x 20" | ||||||
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This warm natural-colored, strong 100% gampi paper is excellent for relief printmaking, including wood engraving. Its smooth surface and weight also make it ideal for book arts. Unsized, handmade (three deckle edges, one torn edge) |
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| P6953 | Sized? | gm/sqM | Fiber content | 1-10 sheets | 11-50 sheets | 51-100 sheets |
| no | 30 | Gampi (acid free) | $2.95 | $2.45 | $2.25 | |
| Mulberry - Natural (warm) 24" x 33.5" | ||||||
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A fine textured, soft, naturally warm colored paper. Mulberry papers are long fibered and strong. This popular relief printmaking paper is also in demand for sumi painting, calligraphy, lithography, book arts and chine colle. It has excellent wet strength. Unsized, handmade (four deckle edges) |
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| P6954 | Sized? | gm/sqM | Fiber content | 1-10 sheets | 11-50 sheets | 51-100 sheets |
| no | 45 | 30% Kozo and 70% acid free pulp | $4.65 | $4.40 | $3.95 | |
| Owara Mulberry - Natural (cooler gray/green) 25.5" x 37" |
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Owara Mulberry has the same attributes of Mulberry P6954, but is slightly thinner with a subtle laid finish, and is a cooler, subtle gray-green color. Unsized, handmade (four deckle edges) |
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| P6955 | Sized? | gm/sqM | Fiber content | 1-10 sheets | 11-50 sheets | 51-100 sheets |
| no | 45 | 50% kozo, 50% sulfite pulp (acid free) | $4.10 | $3.85 | $3.65 | |
| Kozo - White 24" x 36" | ||||||
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A strong but thin and delicate looking paper, with a slight random pattern of longer fibers embellishing an otherwise fine-fibered surface. Durable and translucent, Kozo is intended for woodblock printmaking and gyotaku (fish prints). It is suggested that for gyotaku, the paper be dampened slightly. Shape retention is excellent. Tears easily. This is the closest paper we carry in weight and price to the discontinued Tableau. Unsized, handmade (four deckle edges) |
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| P6958 | Sized? | gm/sqM | Fiber content | 1-10 sheets | 11-50 sheets | 51-100 sheets |
| no | 25 | Kozo + ? (probably wood pulp) | $2.30 | $2.20 | $1.95 | |
| Unryu - Natural, "Cloud-dragon paper" 24" x 36" | ||||||
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Slightly darker in color and heavier in weight than Kozo (P6958), Unryu features an overall, swirling pattern of long, unbeaten kozo fibers, creating a pronounced texture. Very effective paired with simple block images. A beautiful, translucent paper suitable for woodblock printmaking, collage, gyotaku (fish prints) and ornamental book arts. Does not tear well because of the fibers. Unsized, handmade (four deckle edges) |
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| P7002 | Sized? | gm/sqM | Fiber content | 1-10 sheets | 11-50 sheets | 51-100 sheets |
| no | 40 | Kozo + ? (probably wood pulp) | $2.40 | $2.20 | $2.00 | |
| Hosho - White (premium grade) 19" x 24" | ||||||
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A very white machine made paper with a subtle laid line, known for its thick, fluffy texture and strength. Hosho resists shrinking very well and is very absorbent, making it quite suitable for printing with oil based inks. Masa Dosa (P6903) is very similar in weight and is recommended when using water-based ink because it is sized and Hosho is not. Unsized, handmade (four deckle edges) |
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| P7005 | Sized? | gm/sqM | Fiber content | 1-10 sheets | 11-50 sheets | 51-100 sheets |
| no | 60 | Kozo, mitsumata, sulfite pulp fibers | $5.78 | $5.30 | $4.65 | |