Finding the best archival paper roll suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. Wenzhou Chinese Rice Paper Roll 18"x984"(46cm X 2500cm)
Feature
18"x984"(46cm X 2500cm)Made from mulberry bark fiber perfect for Sumi-e or Chinese brush painting
also good for inkjet-printing, calligraphy, mounting, book Binding, block Printing, rubbing, stamping, kite, lantern, window or screen covering and collage
Suitable to most water-based art media including watercolors and fluid acrylics
PH neutral and archival, 30gsm weight
Description
Made from mulberry bark fiber, perfect for Sumi-e or Chinese brush painting, and may also used for inkjet-printing, calligraphy, mounting, book Binding, block Printing, rubbing, stamping, kite, lantern, window or screen covering and collage etc. Suitable to most water-based art media including watercolors and fluid acrylics, this Chinese rice paper is known for its softness and absorbency. It has a pure white, soft yet rough surface ideal for woodcut or lino block printing, calligraphy and drawing. PH neutral and archival, this 30g rice paper is praised as the "king of all papers" and it is white as alabaster, soft yet firm, and resistant to aging and worms. Unsized, it absorbs and smears evenly. *It is very convenient to carry around and cut or tear into the size as you need for any single time.2. Lineco Self Adhesive Linen Hinging Tape 1.25 in. x 35 ft. white linen tape
Feature
Linen tape is an acid free tapeUsed as a hinge in framing paper artwork
This tape is self adhesive
This tape will make fast work of any crafting project
Roll measures 1.25 inches by 35 feet
Description
Strong acid-free high thread count cotton tape. The acrylic adhesive is permanent non-yellowing and stable over time. Use for hinging window mats to mounting mats hinging prints and posters and reinforcing folders books and envelopes. This roll measures 1.25 inches wide and is 35 feet long. White with a white peel-away liner.3. Bee Paper Extra 816R-0536 Heavyweight Rag Drawing Roll, 36-Inch by 5-Yards
Feature
Heavyweight rag drawing paperNeutral pH
Archival quality
Perfect for large scale drawings
High rag content will take watercolor as well as all dry media
Description
Heavyweight rag drawing paper is exceptionally bulky, neutral pH, 160-Pound, superior, archival quality. Pronounced surface for large scale drawings, preliminary art work designs. High rag content will take watercolor; as well as dry media. For use with pencil, pen, charcoal, pastels and light use of wet media. Comes in rolls.4. Clearprint 1000H Design Vellum Roll, 16 lb., 100% Cotton, 30 Inches W x 20 Yards Long, 1 Each (10101139)
Feature
Rolls perfect for designing murals, signage and other large designsProduce professional drawings, tracings and artwork with translucent paper
Use with pencil, ink, fine art materials and traditional drafting products
Legendary Clearprint 1000H paper boasts a permanent transparent drawing surface with acid-free archival quality, strength, erasibility without ghosting and redraw characteristics
Made of 100% new cotton fiber in the USA
Description
Clearprint 1000H Design Vellum Roll is perfect for designing murals, signage and other large designs. Produce professional drawings, tracings and artwork with this translucent paper. Use with pencil, ink, fine art materials and traditional drafting products. Legendary Clearprint 1000H paper boasts a permanent transparent drawing surface with acid-free archival quality, strength, erasibility without ghosting and redraw characteristics. Made of 100% new cotton fiber in the USA. 16 lb., 100% Cotton, 30" W x 20 yards long.