Chine collee is an exciting and versatile technique for adding extra layers of colour, text and images to your prints. However it can be hard to get the hang of when you are starting out, and people often ask me ‘what is the best paper for chine collee?’ Rather than giving a definitive list of papers I usually suggest 3 essential things to look for;
It must be thin, definitely thinner than your printing paper
The surface must accept ink well, so you can print on it
It mustn’t fall apart when its wet
There are lots of papers that fit this description, the problem is that thin paper with an absorbent surface and wet strength can be very expensive!
Beautiful Japanese and Chinese papers made with long natural fibres that give the tissue paper strength and absorbency are ideal, but pricy. These lovely papers are excellent for top end prints, but if you are experimenting and want to create with abandon, worrying about the cost of materials will probably cramp your style.
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