Conservation PapersConservation papers come in many forms, for many purposes. There are papers used for drying prints, for interleaving or for protection. There are others used for adhesion ? to create a hinge to hold papers together. Still others are used for mending or backing delicate paper. Whatever your needs, Legion has a paper for you. Conservation Paper is relatively inexpensive and designed for extended longevity. It is buffered with calcium carbonate for additional protection. Conservation Board comes in three whites and ivory in 2 and 4-ply.
Cosmos Blotting
Gasenshi Echizen
Glassine
Kitakata
Kizukishi
Legion Archival Tissue
Legion Interleaving
Misu
Mulberry
Okawara Handmade
Okawara Machinemade
Sekishu
Silk Tissue
Thai Kozo
This unsized heavyweight paper has a rough texture and is very absorbent. Many print workshops employ blotting paper. It is important to have a white stock which is acid free, heavy and will withstand a lot of handling. Made of 100% high alpha cellulose, neutral pH.
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360gsm
24x38
360gsm
40X60
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. Originally a calligraphy and writing paper imported from China during the 18th century, Gasenshi is a Japanese handmade sheet made of mitsumata fibers with the addition of sulphite. It is neutral pH and sized for printing. Excellent for sumi-e brush painting.
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35gsm
17.5x25.5
Used for interleaving, this sheet is machinemade in the USA of 100% sulphite. Neutral pH, non-buffered translucent.
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33gsm
24x36
33gsm
36x48
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. Handmade in Japan of 100% Philippine gampi. This paper has a delicate and subtle laid pattern in a natural or light green color. Often used in restoration and bookbinding because of it's strength. Kitakata is also an excellent choice for printmaking, chine colle and block printing. Neutral pH, 4 natural deckles.
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30gsm
16x20
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. Handmade in Japan of 100% kozo. Kizuki-shi means "unadulterated paper made with pure fibers". This results in an off-white, very strong sheet appropriate for mending and for calligraphy. Also used for bookbinding arts.
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Off White
18gsm
25x36.5
Machinemade in the USA of 100% high alpha cellulose, neutral pH, non-buffered, no deckles.
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16gsm
24x36
When prints are stacked, they are interleaved to prevent any ink offsetting. This is generally done with a thin white paper like Legion Interleaving. Made of 100% high alpha cellulose, neutral pH.
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60gsm
25x38
60gsm
35x45
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. Handmade in Japan of 100% kozo. Misu is a translucent sheet with a pronounced laid pattern. Neutral pH; 4 natural deckles.
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45gsm
25x33.5
45gsm
25x38
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20gsm
25x33.5
45gsm
25x38
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. The name comes from the mulberry plant from which the kozo fiber is taken. Lightweight and soft, Mulberry is very strong and very versatile. This paper is excellent for printing or printmaking. Made of kozo/sulphite, neutral pH, 4 natural deckles.
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40gsm
27?x10yds
40gsm
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45gsm
25x33.5
45gsm
25x38
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. Handmade in Japan from 100% kozo. This sheet has a pronounced laid pattern. Neutral pH, 4 natural deckles.
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60gsm
12x16
60gsm
14x35
For just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet. Legion Paper is proud to offer dozens of different papers from Japan. Below is an overview of some of the papers we offer. For more information on these or other Japanese papers, please contact us Made in Japan of a mix of kozo/sulphite. Okawara has one smooth side and one lightly textured side. Neutral pH, 2 natural deckles, 2 cut edges.
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60gsm
38.5x73
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These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. Handmade in Japan from a mix of kozo/sulphite. Sekishu is a large sheet with a pronounced laid pattern. It is thin, wispy and delicate in feel though it has great wet strength for its weight and is an excellent sheet for traditional Asian painting techniques. It also works well for collage and as a chine colle paper for intaglio printmaking. Sekishu Kozogami Mare is Neutral pH, 4 deckle edges.
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Natural (Kozogami Mare)
26gsm
21x29
White
30gsm
24x39
Natural
30gsm
24x39
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For just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet. Legion Paper is proud to offer dozens of different papers from Japan. Below is an overview of some of the papers we offer. For more information on these or other Japanese papers, please contact us An extremely thin shiny tissue. Machinemade in Japan of 100% gampi, neutral pH.
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10gsm
18x24
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Thailand's paper industry has grown quite rapidly in the past decade. The factories in northern Thailand offer both machinemade and handmade decorative papers, revolutionizing the Asian paper market by supplying a vast array of reasonably priced, traditional oriental styles that can be used in many different creative processes. Machinemade in Thailand of 100% kozo. An all purpose paper for most printmaking applications.
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35gsm
25x37
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. Handmade in Japan of 100% kozo. Made in the Kochi Prefecture where the washi tradition is very strong. This is a very evenly made sheet. Neutral pH, 4 natural deckles.
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13gsm
21x31
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For just under 1500 years, Japan has been producing handmade paper in a volume and variety that is second to none. Washi is the Japanese term for paper produced in the traditional manner. Paper exists harmoniously, and essential to life, and the Japanese have long cherished and respected the handmade sheet. Legion Paper is proud to offer dozens of different papers from Japan. Below is an overview of some of the papers we offer. For more information on these or other Japanese papers, please contact us Literally, ?cloud dragon paper?, this popular ornate paper cannot be mistaken as sinewy fibers float clearly on the top of the sheet. It is made by adding the long coarse fibers to a wet layer of kozo on the mould. Neutral pH, no deckles.
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37gsm
24x39