Is there such a thing as a computer printing paper that can handle watercolor paint?

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“Corey” asked:


I am trying to print digital photography onto watercolor paper. Any suggestions?

GREGORY
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2 Responses to “Is there such a thing as a computer printing paper that can handle watercolor paint?”

  1. ELLIOTT Says:
    March 22nd, 2009 at 6:20 am

    ERIC

    It’s not cheap but Epson do some++Watercolour+Paper+-+Radiant+White+(20+Sheets)&utm_name=Epson+A3++Watercolour+Paper+-+Radiant+White+(20+Sheets)

  2. ELWOOD Says:
    March 22nd, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    BOBBIE

    I have been printing from my computer onto watercolor paper using a now fairly old HP printer. The paper can’t be too heavy or too rough, but it works. The colors are somewhat duller, because they are absorbed a bit, so you have to intensify and darken them more than you would for “normal” printer papers. The paper also may not be as white as what you’re used to. So don’t expect anything as bright as either a real, hand-painted watercolor or an image printed on photographic paper.

    I’ve been using 90lb paper with a bit of texture, and I like the effect, because I want the images to appear older, more “vintage” and artistic.