Millford Watercolour Paper
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.