Re: Watercolor Paper Recommendation

[Robbin Smart <afterdarkdesigns@earthlink.net>]

Title: Re: Watercolor Paper Recommendation

Skip,

I have actually used Strathmore Cold Press Water Color Paper to test and experiment with. This would not be coated and therefore it is NOT waterproof. I use Krylon UV coating or Crystal Clear spray coating to protect my prints. This is an inexpensive way to experiment before making a  investment in papers and archival inks. I have had some great results. I use the plain paper profile. This is not recommended, it is highly recommended you use profiles. I have two URL'S that may help.

Here is a URL that has recommended papers. I use Somerset Velvet and Concord Rag
I don't think these have the texture you are looking for. The Concord Rag is AWESOME. Color is bright and I get a wide color gamut.

http://www.mediastreet.com/cgi-bin/tame/mediastreet/art_media.tam

Here are some tips for using color profiles. I do not use profiles, maybe I am lucky, but I am having great luck without them. (I use a 1200) I rarely have to tweak anything.
 
http://www.inkjetmall.com/store/color-printing-tips.html
> From: "Skip Higgins" <raskalphoto@earthlink.net>
> Reply-To: epson-inkjet@leben.com
> Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 17:10:27 -0500
> To: <epson-inkjet@leben.com>
> Subject: Watercolor Paper Recommendation

> With just two color cartridges through my 1280 I am very new to this printer though I've been fortunate enough to have been able to match my screen & print output using the Epson papers.  I would very much like to now try a watercolor paper and am looking far a brand recommendation and any hint on the correct profile for this paper to in put on the 1280 printer.
>  
> Thanks,
> Skip Higgins
> www.home.earthlink.net/~raskalphoto <http://www.home.earthlink.net/~raskalphoto> 
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