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Silk paper sheets for painting handmade chinoiserie wallpaper style art, chinese inspired art, Japanese art, chinese brush painting
Silk paper sheets close up of texture size a3 Silk paper sheets for painting handmade chinoiserie wallpaper style art, chinese inspired art, Japanese art, chinese brush painting
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Silk Paper - White

£65.00 GBP
£65.00 GBP
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Colour: White
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Take your art to the next level with silk paper, a luxurious painting surface for artists to create Chinese inspired art, chinoiserie wallpaper designs, botanical paintings and so much more!

You will receive 4 sheets of paper backed silk, the exact material I use to create my Chinoiserie paintings and silk wallpapers.

This is silk fabric that's been specially treated for painting, and backed with paper to create a perfectly smooth surface. Paint will not bleed and paint edges will be perfectly crisp, It's been a game changer for my art practise!

The silk paper is hand made in small batches and minor imperfections such as small marks or fibres are to be expected. 

Want to see silk paper in action? Take a look at my Silk Paper vs Watercolour video

Each sheet measures approximately 23 x 35cm (9.05 x 13.7 inches)

Perfectly smooth surface, no slubs, bumps or texture

Paint glides on creating a luxurious finish

Can build up layers and add fine details

Can be dyed with a thin watered down coat of paint (one that does not move when wet, such as acrylic paint).

Can be used with a variety of paint types but I mostly love gouache and watercolour.

This surface can accept extremely watered down paint.

Create stunning techniques, from washes and paint effects, to ultra fine detailed artwork.

Plan your design in advance and transfer to the silk when you are happy with the composition. If you rub out pencil lines on this silk, the rubber marks may be visible in some lights. 

Do not over handle, grease from hands can cause the paint to resist the silk. 

Arrives to you rolled in a cardboard tube, please flatten by using a low heat iron, cover silk with paper to protect then leave to cool under heavy books. 

 

Shipping: 

  • UK - Free delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • International - Free over £150, delivered in 10-15 business days (£15 under £150).
  • International express - £40, delivered in 3-5 business days.

Your order may be subject to customs delays and import fees depending on your country. 

Returns:

Returns are accepted, buyer is responsible for the return cost and the item must be in perfect condition.

Full shipping and returns policy here.

Can I get a sample before investing?

I am sorry that samples are not available. I provide silk offcuts with every order so you can test your paints and techniques in advance.

I am too nervous to paint on it! What if it goes wrong?

I would advise planning out your design in light pencil first, start with your lighter base coats and don't worry if they don't look perfect. The first 3/4 of my paintings look quite rough, then in the last 1/4 it all comes to life!

Where is my delivery?

Some international shipments can be subject to delays, although your shipment is expected within 10 working days, please wait at least 6 weeks before contacting us. Express shipping will guarantee a fast delivery.

Do you have a tracking number?

I provide tracking numbers for all international shipments. UK customers will not recieve a tracking number, but the package is tracked and recorded on delivery/attempted delivery. 

I can see little marks under the silk, is this normal?

Silk is a natural product and paper backed silk is made completely by hand. Minor imperfections are to be expected and cannot be avoided, such as tiny marks or small fibres.

Do you sell other colours?

I offer white and blue silk paper, you can also dye this yourself using a very light wash of acrylic paint. I take a wide 15cm brush and brush on a light mix of a very small amount of acrylic paint and lots of water. Start very lightly as you can dry it and go over it again to deepen the tone. Test the tone on a regular piece of paper in advance. 

I want to paint my own chinoiserie wallpaper, will you offer wallpaper panels?

Yes I offer full panels of silk here.

What can I do with these small sheets?

I created a set of 6 botanical artworks using silk pieces this size, I had them scanned at 600dpi and turned into limited edition art prints. The sky's the limit! Read more about that here.

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