Arches Velin BFK Rives 280g 56x76cm White

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Velin BFK Rives Paper is a 100% cotton, mould-made, acid-free, smooth surfaced paper with deckled edges. This versatile paper is great for a wide range of printmaking techniques, including: lithography, intaglio, screenprinting, relief printing, linocut and collotype. Velin BFK Rives Paper can also be used for drawing.

Made on a (traditional process): quality close to that of paper made by craft methods. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly and spread in all directions over the wire. The paper is therefore more homogeneous and has good dimensional stability.
When printing, the job of positioning the humidified paper is much easier and the paper can easily withstand repeated passages through the press. Only papermaking on a can produce paper with .

Barcode: 3700417951212

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Arches

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ARCHES® offers the most extensive range of fine art papers made on a cylinder mould, maintaining a legacy of craftsmanship that dates back to 1492 when master papermakers began producing paper by hand in the Arches paper mill in the Vosges region of France. Today, it remains the only paper mill in France to manufacture all its fine art and printing papers using cylinder moulds. ARCHES® Aquarelle paper, gelatin sized “to the core,” is a benchmark in the industry, chosen by artists worldwide and uniquely made using this exclusive method. The cylinder mould process, combined with the use of natural cotton, results in exceptionally high-quality paper comparable to the finest handmade varieties. This traditional technique ensures luxury paper that is stable, watermarked, and features a natural grain and deckle edges.