Grey Paper

BTM · 2006-01-19 01:45:46

Or is it gray? Anyway... I went into a local art shop recently looking for grey paper and they didn't have any. They checked their catalogues and couldn't order any. I want it for working with black and white inks. Lazymans way of toning, working in two directions (highlights/shadow) from the paper. Anyone know if I'd have…

19-01-2006 01:45AM

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Or is it gray?

Anyway... I went into a local art shop recently looking for grey paper and they didn't have any. They checked their catalogues and couldn't order any.

I want it for working with black and white inks. Lazymans way of toning, working in two directions (highlights/shadow) from the paper.

Anyone know if I'd have luck picking some up in Dublin (A4/A3) or if there are any reems available in office supply stores that would be a heavy enough gsm without being horribly smooth and anti-pencil line.

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#2 19-01-2006 05:21AM

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Reeds on Nassau street have everything... if you can find it. Ring ahead and ask them, saves loads of hassle. you'll find the number in goldenpages.ie

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#3 19-01-2006 09:13AM

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Try asking for newsprint, it's grey, and might be suited to what you want, it has a slightly coarser texture.

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#4 23-01-2006 09:27AM

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In Dublin, right?

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