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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Arches fine art (watercolor) paper made for inkjet

2010-04-21 by Pacific New Media

Bert,
The paper size is listed as 32"x47" but it is not exactly that size. It 
should be sized for original IRIS printer. If you need this paper please 
contact me privately. I originally thought about converting them to some 
smaller, more common sizes. Now looking at those fine art papers with 
nice deckles I think the best use is to have them hand ripped instead of 
machine cut.

Thanks,
Phil

Bert wrote:
>
> Phil,
> I am interested to learn more. I have a stash of UNCOATED Arches 140# 
> Cold Press in the size of 34 x 46". It was sold to me as 'natural' but 
> it looks more like the Cold Press Bright White and when I print on it 
> I use an Arches Bright White custom profile. Officially I believe the 
> Iris size is (was?) 35 x 46.75". From my art school days I remember 
> these large size watercolor papers were called elephant, double 
> elephant and triple elephant (something like 40 x 60"). The sizes 
> varied according to the manufacturer.
> Would you be willing to share your source or supplier of this large 
> size Arches coated paper?
>
> Best,
> BertGF
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>, Pacific New 
> Media <panmedia@...> wrote:
> >
> > I have received some really nice looking "Arches IRIS size pure white"
> > paper. It is 300gsm. 100% cotton. Made in France at Arches. 140 # Cold
> > Press Paper.
> >
> > "Each sheet of paper is treated with ink receptive coating ... ".
> >
> > It looks like Arches Pure White watercolor paper with Arches 
> watermarks.
> > Two sides deckle edges.
> >
> > Anyone has experience with this paper?
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > - Phil
> >
>
>

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