Specialty Papers & Supplies for Creative Minds
Paper specs can feel like a foreign language when you're staring down a wall of options at your local art supply shop. But once you understand how weight, finish, and grain direction actually affect your work, you'll stop buying the wrong stuff and start making better things. Here's what those numbers and terms actually mean in practice.
Jul 24, 2026
Switching to eco-friendly paper sounds straightforward until you're holding a recycled sheet that bleeds, pills, or just doesn't behave the way your work demands. We dug into the real performance differences between recycled, tree-free, and responsibly sourced papers — and talked to a designer who's been navigating this switch for years.
Jul 24, 2026
Handmade paper isn't just a romantic craft throwback — there's real chemistry behind why it holds up better over time than its mass-produced counterparts. From fiber length to pH levels, the choices artisan papermakers make have a direct impact on longevity. Here's what's actually going on at the molecular level, and why it matters for your next DIY project.
Jul 24, 2026
Sometimes the biggest creative leap isn't a new technique or a different medium — it's the surface underneath everything else. We talked to five American artists across wildly different disciplines who all hit a turning point the moment they upgraded their paper. Their stories might just convince you to rethink what you're working on.
Jul 24, 2026