I'm looking for high-quality paper for my watercolour paintings and also some nice cardstock for handmade greetings cards. What makes your archival watercolour paper and handmade card stock special, especially the deckled edges?

Our archival watercolour paper and handmade card stock are crafted using traditional techniques, giving them a beautiful, natural texture and real substance. They are acid-free and lignin-free, ensuring your artwork and cards will last for generations without yellowing – that's what 'archival quality' means! The natural deckled edges are a signature feature, created by the papermaking process itself, giving each sheet a unique, soft, torn appearance rather than a sharp, cut edge. This adds an artisanal, luxurious feel to your paintings and makes your handmade cards feel truly special, perfect for framing or sending heartfelt messages.

Can I use your handmade paper for more than just watercolours? I also like to use ink, gouache, and sometimes even a light wash of acrylic. How does the paper handle different art mediums?

Absolutely! Our fine art paper is designed to be versatile for artists. While it excels with watercolours, its substantial weight and quality also make it excellent for ink drawings, gouache, and even light applications of acrylics or markers. The paper's absorbency is balanced to handle washes well without excessive buckling, especially with watercolours and gouache. For inks and markers, you'll find minimal feathering or bleed-through, allowing for crisp lines. We recommend testing your preferred medium on a small swatch if you're concerned, but generally, artists find it very forgiving and a joy to work with across various dry and wet media.

I love the look of deckled edges, but how do I actually incorporate them into my projects like greeting cards or prints? Do they affect how I mount or frame my art?

The deckled edges are a beautiful design element! For greeting cards and invitations, you can simply fold the paper as normal, letting the deckled edge be a visible, natural boundary on the front or inside of the card. Many artists choose to leave the deckled edge exposed when framing their watercolour paintings or prints, as it adds a unique, handcrafted charm that a cut edge can’t replicate. You can mount your artwork directly onto a backing board or use a mat that carefully frames the deckled edge. It's a subtle detail that elevates the presentation and highlights the handmade nature of the paper, making your creations stand out.