Historic European Cotton Paper for Exceptional Printmaking Performance

Speedball’s Arnhem 1618 Printmaking Paper is a premium choice for printmakers who demand strength, consistency, and versatility. Made from 100% cotton rag, this acid-free paper features a semi-smooth vellum finish that holds fine details and handles both dry and damp printing processes with ease.

Internally and externally sized, the paper maintains its shape while offering excellent ink absorption and color payoff. Its strong, absorbent fibers can support multiple layers of ink, making it ideal for complex printmaking projects. Available in white and warm white with two elegant deckled edges, Arnhem 1618 is manufactured in Holland by Schut Papier—a renowned mill that has been producing fine paper since 1618.

Key Features

• 100% cotton rag construction
• Semi-smooth vellum surface for detailed printmaking
• Internally and externally sized for ink control and durability
• Acid-free for archival stability
• Two deckled edges on white and warm white sheets
• Made in Holland by Schut Papier, a mill with over 400 years of history

Perfect For

• Intaglio, relief, lithography, and screen printing
• Dry or damp printmaking processes
• Accepting multiple layers of ink with precision
• Printmakers seeking a reliable, professional-quality paper
• Creating detailed, layered, or delicate printwork