General Storage and Handling Instructions

• Keep the paper in its original packaging until required.
• Store the paper flat.
• Avoid extremes of temperature or humidity.
• Do not store in direct sunlight.
• Handle the paper by the edges or underside. Avoid touching the area to be painted, as oils from the skin could affect the wash.

Painting

• Lighter weight papers (300g/m² and lighter) may benefit from soaking and stretching to avoid the paper cockling (buckling) when applying washes.
• Avoid exposing the paper to detergents, as these can affect the paper’s absorbency.
• The paper’s surface is most vulnerable when wet, and should be handled with care.
• Be gentle with the paper. Do not scrub it, or use masking fluid.
• The paper is very hard sized, so using pen & ink isn’t recommended.

Fade Resistance and Framing

• Frame finished paintings with acid free materials to preserve the paper’s archival qualities.
• As with all original artworks, paintings should be framed behind glass and hung away from direct sunlight.