Mineral Paper Art Boards are made with 150 gsm Mineral Paper, mounted to a hard backing board to provide a unique, sturdy substrate that will not stretch, tear or warp.
Great for sketching, painting, monoprinting, stenciling, rubber stamping, cartooning, finger painting.
Use with watercolor, gouache, silverpoint, colored pencils, charcoal, pastels, alcohol ink, acrylics, pen & ink, markers.
What is Mineral Paper? Mineral Paper is a paper substrate made of calcium carbonate. It is not made of trees and does not contain any wood pulp. Mineral Paper provides a smooth, vellum surface with a delicate eggshell texture. Suitable for a variety of wet and dry mediums. Excellent for alcohol inks and silverpoint (no gesso preparation needed!) Not recommended for use with oil-based mediums.
Pro Tip: For smoother color application, try “priming” Mineral Paper by applying water to the surface and wiping it dry before applying thin viscosity mediums such as ink or watercolor.
Size: One board in each size: 5″ x 7″ / 6″ x 8″ / 8″ x 10″
GSM: 150 gsm
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FAQs:
Q: How do I mat and frame a watercolor painting on mineral paper?
A: Frame the Mineral Paper artwork the same way as a watercolor done on cotton paper. The artwork should be sandwiched behind an acid free mat, the backing and the glass. The mineral paper artwork can be taped along top of the artwork on the back of the mat so it hangs freely. Do not tape all the way around the artwork. Hinging it allows for expansion and moisture changes.
Q: How do I adhere mineral paper to cradle board?
A: For adhering the paper to a hard surface such as a cradle board, we recommend Lineco PVA glue.
Q: What kind of spray sealant can I use on mineral paper?
A: Our first recommendation for protecting your artwork is framing it behind glass in between an acid free mat. Our second recommendation is to seal it with an acrylic spray sealer such as the Krylon gallery series. We advise testing the acrylic spray on a sample piece with your application before sealing your finished piece.