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rag paper
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printmaking
- In printmaking: Printing by intaglio processes
A fairly heavy pure rag paper is normally used. It is soaked until its fibres are softened and then, before printing, it is blotted until no surface water is visible. For inking, the plate is placed on a heater and kept warm throughout the inking and wiping steps. Heat…
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properties
- In papermaking: Rags
Rag papers are used extensively for bank note and security certificates; life insurance policies and legal documents, for which permanence is of prime importance; technical papers, such as tracing paper, vellums, and reproduction papers; high-grade bond letterheads, which must be impressive in appearance and texture;…
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