Yasutomo Hanshi Paper 9 1/2" x 13" 100 Sheets...

This paper is perfect for using In collage after painting, inking, watercolor or drawing on it. Using acrylic medium or glue to paste down on projects.

I bought this paper for gel plate printing and I wish I had read some of the reviews before purchasing. The paper disintegrates and sticks to the plate and what doesn't stick also doesn't pick up the paint. It makes a mess.

This paper is excellent for Japanese brush painting especially for a class in which you may use many sheets to practice. As expected sumi ink bleeds through to the back especially if it has been diluted to get a lighter tone. The felt mat recommended to go with the paper absorbs the ink and provides a soft background for the brush strokes. The size provides lots of room to practice brush strokes.

Cant wait to use it

I primarily use rice paper for my printmaking. When I first ordered this I was surprised by how much more thin it was compared to the other brands I typically use. In the beginning I was telling myself I'd never order it again, but after getting the hang of working with a much thinner paper I've come to actually prefer it for collage pieces. It blends in so much better than the thicker rice paper. It's not really substantial enough to use on its own unless I'm printing a lot of layers on it, and then it kind of builds up a thickness if that makes sense. I work on a Gel Press printing plate, and I love how this paper is thin enough it can pull up every little detail, but substantial enough it doesn't easily tear. I've since purchased it 3 more times, and will continue to use it as my go to collage paper. It's almost like deli paper with the exception that most deli paper isn't meant for artwork and it's really hard to find any that state if they're acid free.