Colombe
paper is a paper handmade at the Moulin de Larroque. Colombe has a
richly textured surface and is lightly internally sized. The paper is
made of 100% cotton rag with four natural deckled edges.
Colombe is also called
Larroque paper, a paper that was first
made in the 13th century in the Bordeaux region of France. On the river
Couze, it carries on the tradition of hand papermaking, producing over
120 different types of papers.
Colombe paper is made using cotton rags, linen and the pure
water of the Couze River, which is slightly alkaline. Each sheet is
formed by hand, couched and interleaved with felts, pressed and oven
dried to insure uniformity and the greatest possible strength in each
sheet.
Colombe should be lightly sprayed with water, then covered with
plastic for at least an hour prior to printing. The paper is not surface
sized, but will accept light washes. Handmade Colombe Paper is
available in a range of colors including white.
Applications of Colombe Paper
- Ideal for intaglio, embossing, engraving, carborundum,
letterpress, and monotype.
- The paper targets a wide audience including fine artists and
graphic artists.
- Available for watercolor and writing.
- Used in etching, dry point and mix media.
