Print making paper Somerset Satin

Situated in the ancient Cathedral City of Wells in the southwest of England, St Cuthberts Mill has been making paper since the 1700’s, taking advantage of the pure waters of the River Axe.

Somerset is a world leading traditional printmaking paper made by St Cuthberts Mill. Mould made from 100% cotton to high archival standards. The surface has a gentle texture, soft and good tempered nature, and is a strong and stable enough sheet to ensure excellent colour printing. It remains flat after printing and offers durability and long life to finished editions of work. Somerset is an elegant and hardworking printmaking paper perfect for limited edition prints.

Somerset Satin has a very smooth surface texture and feels soft to the touch. The paper is strong and stable for excellent results. It remains flat after printing.
Ideal for: lithography, engraving, embossing, lino printing, silk-screen printing, intaglio and block printing.