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Color & Materials

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# Color & Materials

Sizing Papers: Gum Arabic, Methyl Cellulose and Starch Compared

Observations from small tests comparing common surface treatments and how they alter…

Read July 29, 2026

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# Color & Materials

Layering Pigments on Textured Paper: Controlled Edges and Bloom

Notes on how paper texture, pigment loading and water control affect edges,…

Read July 25, 2026

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