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Yasutomo Paper Information
Yasutomo papers include Washi (Japanese rice paper), Mineral Paper and watercolor paper.
See below for more detailed information on our papers.
Washi Paper
All of Yasutomo’s Washi papers are made in Japan.
They are all smooth on one side and rough on the reverse. Create on the smooth side for best results. The reverse is rough so that it can be mounted to a backing board, typically with Nori Paste.
Format: Loose sheets
Sheet Count: 20 sheets
Size: 9 1/2″ x 10 3/4″
From: Ehime Prefecture
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Neutral
GSM: 43
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Crisp feeling paper with a smooth finish.
Uses: Woodblock printing, monoprinting, inkjet & laser printing, stamping, mixed media, legal documents, copy paper, watercolor, gansai, sumi-e
Format: Loose sheets
Sheet Count: 20 sheets
Size:
- 9 1/2″ x 10 3/4″ (6G)
- 13 3/4″ x 10 1/2″ (6G5)
From: Koshu District
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Lightly sized
GSM: 82
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Resilient pulp-based paper, lightly sized to capture finer details in your work.
Uses: Ink painting, watercolor, gansai, Suminagashi (Japanese marbling), calligraphy and block printing
Format: Loose sheets
Sheet Count: 500 sheets (6A); 100 sheets (6E)
Sheet Size: 9 1/2″ x 13″
From: Ehime Prefecture
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Neutral sizing
GSM: 28
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Thin tissue paper that performs like more expensive art papers so students can master their art and lettering strokes at an affordable cost.
Uses: Calligraphy and sumi-e practice; mixed-media; collage
Format: Roll
Dimensions: 8″ x 20′ (roll measures 8 1/8” x 2” x 2”)
From: Ehime Prefecture
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Not sized
GSM: 70
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Thick, strong, fluffy paper. Does not shrink or tear easily.
Uses: Sumi-e, calligraphy, wood block, line printing, official documents, sketching, painting, paper crafts
Format: Pad
Sheet Count: 48 sheets
Size: 9″ x 12″
From: Ehime Prefecture
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Not sized
GSM: 70
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Thick, strong, fluffy paper. Made with long fibers, making it strong enough to hold up to a variety of art processes. Sturdy and versatile. Pad is bound on short side.
Uses: Sumi-e, calligraphy, ink, gansai watercolor, lettering and sketching. Also great for rubbing techniques, printmaking (block printing, gel printing, monoprinting), Suminagashi, Momigrami, laser printing, official documents and other paper crafts.
Format: Loose sheets
Sheet Count: 10 sheets
Size: 13 3/4″ x 10 1/2″
From: Koshu (Yamanashi Prefecture)
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Not sized
GSM: 58
Bleached: No
Characteristics: Absorbent, soft, yellow hued paper made from 100% traditional mulberry (kozo).
Uses: Sumi-e, gansai watercolor painting, conservation and repair, woodblock and other printmaking techniques.
Format: Loose sheets
Sheet Count: 20 sheets
Size: 13 3/4″ x 10 1/2″
From: Koshu (Yamanashi Prefecture)
Acid-Free: Yes
Sizing: Not sized
GSM: 40
Bleached: No
Characteristics: Fluffy and absorbent paper takes lots of ink and captures brush marks very clearly.
Uses: Calligraphy, ink painting, watercolors, mixed media, monoprinting.
Format: Boards
Sheet Count:
- HY300 includes 3 boards: one each Gasen, Hosho and Torinoko
- HY310 includes 5 boards: five Gasen boards
Size:
From: Ehime Prefecture (Gasen) and Fukui Prefecture (Hosho and Torinoko)
Acid-Free:
- Hosho (smooth white): Not acid-free
- Gasen (textured white): Not acid-free
- Torinoko (smooth yellow): Acid-free
Sizing: Not sized
GSM: 25 (but mounted to sturdy backing board)
Characteristics:
Shikishi boards are made from washi papers mounted to a hard board backing edged with gold foil.
- Hosho has a smooth white absorbent surface.
- Gasen has a textured white absorbent surface.
- Torinoko has a smooth yellow surface that is absorbent, allowing for more precise line work and watercolor washes.
Uses: Traditionally used for sumi-e, watercolor and haiku painting. Can also be used as a substrate for multimedia projects.
Format: Loose sheets
Sheet Count: 20 sheets
Size:
From: Echizen (Fukui Prefecture)
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Lightly sized
GSM: 80
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Sturdy and incredibly versatile paper that holds up well to watercolor washes with minimal wrinkling. Lightly sized to allow for finer detail in various techniques.
Uses: Ink painting, gansai watercolor, Western watercolor, Suminagashi (Japanese marbling), Chigiri-e (Japanese collage), printmaking, markers, and more.
Format: Sheets
Sheet Count: 30 sheets
Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″
From: Ehime prefecture
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Yes
GSM: 14
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Strong, translucent tissue paper sized to allow for finer detail in ink, watercolor, monoprinting and laser printing. Usugami tears nicely, remains strong when wet, and dries transparent, making it great for collage and paper crafting. One side of the paper is smooth and the other is slightly rough. Create on the smooth side for best results. To print on Usugami paper: Mount Usugami to a backing sheet to run it through a printer.
Uses: Ink painting, watercolor, printmaking, collage, monoprinting and laser printing, paper crafting
Format: Roll
Dimensions: 11″ x 60′ (roll measures 11″ x 2″ x 2″)
From: Ehime Prefecture
Acid-Free: Yes
Sizing: Not sized
GSM: 45
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Highly absorbent washi paper in an 11″ wide x 60′ long roll for large and custom-sized pieces.
Uses: Calligraphy, sumi-e, gansai watercolor painting and other paper crafts.
Format: Roll
Dimensions: 18″ x 30′ (roll measures 18″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″)
From: Ehime Prefecture
Acid-Free: No
Sizing: Not sized
GSM: 45
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Highly absorbent washi paper in an 18″ wide x 30′ long roll for large and custom-sized pieces.
Uses: Calligraphy, sumi-e, gansai watercolor painting and other paper crafts.
Format: Pad
Sheet Count: 48 sheets
Size: 12″ x 18″
From: Ehime Prefecture
Acid-Free: Yes
Sizing: Not sized
GSM: 45
Bleached: Yes
Characteristics: Large, absorbent washi sheets take inks, gansai, watercolor and even acrylic paints beautifully in a variety of techniques.
Uses: Great for sumi-e, calligraphy, ink work, watercolor, lettering, and paper crafts. Also works well for encaustic and rubbing techniques. Not recommended for Suminagashi.
Washi Paper FAQs
How do I mount washi paper to a board?
How do I unroll a washi paper roll?
Mineral Paper
Mineral paper is made from 80% calcium carbonate which provides a unique surface for water based or dry media.
A great alternative to wood-based paper.
Tear-resistant, foldable, and non-wrinkling. Will not bleed through, even when soaked.
Mineral paper is a great surface for almost any medium, wet or dry. (Not recommended for oil-based paints or oil pastels.)
Its bright white vellum like surface allows for crisp lines, saturated colors and just the right amount of absorbency for a wide variety of creative techniques.
Format: Pad
Sheet Count: 20 sheets
Size:
From: South Korea
Acid-Free: Yes
GSM: 150 gsm
Characteristics:
- Made from 80% calcium carbonate
- A unique surface for most water-based or dry media (NOT recommended for oil-based paints or oil pastels)
- Tear-resistant, foldable, and non-wrinkling
- Will not bleed through, even when soaked
- Bright white vellum like surface allows for crisp lines and saturated colors
- Smooth, eggshell-like texture
- Excellent for alcohol ink paintings
- Excellent for silverpoint and other kinds of metalpoint – no gesso preparation needed!
- A great alternative to wood-based paper
Uses: Watercolor, ink, alcohol ink, silverpoint and metalpoint, rubbings, acrylic paint, gouache, marker, die cutting, and so much more!
Format: Pad
Sheet Count: 20 sheets
Size: 11″ x 14″
From: South Korea
Acid-Free: Yes
GSM: 240 gsm
Characteristics:
- Made from 80% calcium carbonate
- Heavier weight than standard mineral paper (240 gsm instead of 150 gsm) to be more durable for a variety of art processes
- A unique surface for most water-based or dry media (NOT recommended for oil-based paints or oil pastels)
- Tear-resistant, foldable, and non-wrinkling
- Will not bleed through, even when soaked
- Bright white vellum like surface allows for crisp lines and saturated colors
- Smooth, eggshell-like texture
- Excellent for alcohol ink paintings
- Excellent for silverpoint and other kinds of metalpoint – no gesso preparation needed!
- A great alternative to wood-based paper
Uses: Watercolor, ink, alcohol ink, silverpoint and metalpoint, rubbings, acrylic paint, gouache, marker, die cutting, and so much more!
Large sheets of 240 gsm mineral paper are available upon request.
Sheets are 22″ x 30″ large, sold in rolls of 5 sheets/tube.
Watercolor Paper
Niji Artist Watercolor Paper Pads are conveniently compact for relaxing watercolor sessions and painting on the go.
Format: Pad (bound by glue on one edge)
Sheet Count: 15 sheets
Size: 5″ x 7″
From: Malaysia
Acid-Free: Yes
Sizing: Internally and externally sized
GSM: 300 gsm
Characteristics:
- Slightly textured surface due to cold press manufacturing process
100% cotton paper for performance, strength and stability
Bright white paper
Chlorine-free
Archival
Internal and external sizing makes it very absorbent and suitable for color lifting and other creative techniques
- The perfect size for plein-air painting
Uses: Watercolor, mixed media, ink work, and more. Good base for Artist Trading Cards.
Format: Pad (bound by glue on one edge)
Sheet Count: 15 sheets
Size: 5″ x 7″
From: China
Acid-Free: Yes
Sizing: Internally and externally sized
GSM: 300 gsm
Characteristics:
- Smooth textured surface due to hot press manufacturing process
100% cotton paper for performance, strength and stability
Bright white paper
Chlorine-free
Archival
Internal and external sizing makes it very absorbent and suitable for color lifting and other creative techniques
- The perfect size for plein-air painting
Uses: Watercolor, mixed media, ink work, and more. Good base for Artist Trading Cards.
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