Printmaking Paper

Explore Printmaking Paper at Art Noise in Kingston: dedicated sheets in multiple sizes and weights for lino, block, and relief printing, ideal for beginners learning to print and experienced printmakers refining their editions.

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About Printmaking Paper

Our Printmaking Paper collection brings together dedicated sheets in a range of sizes, weights, and surfaces chosen specifically for relief and block printing. Whether you are pulling your first linocut at the kitchen table or editioning a more advanced relief print in the studio, these papers are designed to take ink beautifully and stand up to repeated burnishing. You’ll find smooth, strong sheets that hold fine carved detail while remaining flexible enough to print by hand or with a press. This collection suits lino printing, woodblock, monoprint experiments, test prints, and small runs, giving both new printmakers and experienced artists dependable results. As an independent Canadian art supply store in Kingston, Art Noise curates printmaking papers that pair perfectly with our inks, brayers, and blocks, so you can build a complete setup in one place. Explore different sizes to match your designs, trim larger sheets down for cards or small artworks, and enjoy paper options that help every impression look clean, rich, and intentional.

Printmaking Paper FAQ

What types of printmaking paper do you carry?

Our Printmaking Paper collection features dedicated printmaking sheets in a range of sizes and weights chosen for relief processes like lino and woodblock printing. You’ll find smooth, strong papers that take ink evenly, work well for hand burnishing or press printing, and pair nicely with inks and tools from our wider Printmaking collection https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/printmaking

Which printmaking paper is best for lino and block printing beginners?

If you’re new to lino or block printing, start with the versatile sheets in our Printmaking Paper collection which are designed to handle repeated inking and burnishing without tearing. Combine them with starter tools and inks from the Lino & Block Printing collection https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/lino-block-printing

Can I use this paper for screen printing, monoprinting, or other printmaking methods?

The papers in our Printmaking Paper collection are optimized for relief and block printing, but many sheets also work well for monoprints, simple screen prints, and experimental techniques. For a deeper overview of which papers suit relief, screen printing, or intaglio, check out our https://shop.artnoise.ca/blogs/art-noise-handbook/printmaking-101-relief-printing-screen-printing-intaglio

What sizes of printmaking paper are available, and can I cut them down?

In the Printmaking Paper collection you’ll find a variety of sheet sizes suitable for everything from small cards to larger editioned prints. Many artists like to buy larger sheets and trim them down for multiple prints, test swatches, or greeting cards. You can also mix these sheets with sketchbooks and pads from our Paper and Pads collection, https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/sketchbooks planning, proofs, and quick studies.

Is your printmaking paper acid-free and suitable for archival prints?

Most of the sheets in our Printmaking Paper collection</a> are designed with fine art printmaking in mind, and many are acid-free or made to support long-lasting, editioned work. Because specifications vary by brand and surface, we recommend checking each product description for details on cotton content and archival qualities, and pairing your chosen paper with artist-quality inks and tools from our Printmaking collection, https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/printmaking

Do you ship printmaking paper across Canada, and how is it protected during shipping?

Yes, Art Noise ships items from our Printmaking Paper collection across Canada, carefully packing sheets to minimize bending and corner damage. Larger sheets may be shipped flat or securely wrapped, depending on size and order mix, and are cushioned to handle normal transit.

What other supplies do I need to start printing with this paper?

Alongside paper from our Printmaking Paper collection, most relief printmakers will want a carveable block, cutting tools, block printing ink, and a brayer or baren. You can find these essentials in the Lino & Block Printing collection https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/lino-block-printing and our dedicated Printmaking Supplies collection, https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/printmaking-lino-cutters-brayers-barens-and-squeegees