[Scriptoris] paper for original works

[Diane Rudin]

Sarah,

When I use paper for originals, I now always use Arches 140pound hot press.  I used to use Strathmore, but have discovered that documents I did on the Strathmore are yellowing (even in pH-neutral framing) after 20 years, but the documents I did around the same time on Arches aren't yellowing.  What you definitely don't want to ever use for anything that will have calligraphy on it is cold-press paper.  The surface is very uneven, and you (or whoever is doing the calligraphy) will curse and swear through the whole experience.

In addition, you don't want to use paper any lighter than about 100pound, especially if you're doing gold leaf, but anytime you're doing painting. Lighter papers just can't take the paint without warping.

Hope that helps.

--Serena



----- Original Message ----
From: Sarah Redford <reddragun38_2000 at yahoo.com>
To: Scriptoris at lists.ansteorra.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 3:52:11 PM
Subject: [Scriptoris] paper for original works

Good afternoon,
I want to do a few better quality original works and enter the achievment contest at 30th year.  The only paper I have used so far is Bristol Smooth 100lb.  I have heard of Pergamenta and Arches.  Which brand, type and weight would be good for doing better than average work?  I realize this can depend upon the artist and the piece being worked on.  I just wanted some thoughts from those who have used these types of paper.
In service,
Sarah
Rosenfeld
 
Also, I am going to do some illumination and calligraphy on a wood surface.  Would it be better to do the work on paper and glue it to the wood, coat the wood with gesso and do the work on that or use another technique?


      
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