Today I want to talk a little bit about paper as some of you have been asking. Here is what some of us use.

Wayne Montecalvo

“Lately I've been using Tengucho, and Asuka, but I also like Toyo Gampi. All of them are thin papers, and are fairly transparent when they absorb encaustic medium. They work great with inkjet printing, although Tengucho can be a challenge to use with a digital printer.”

Kathryn Bevier

I have been using Khadi papers (fairtrade) 140 lb watercolor paper, however several years ago I asked St Armands ( a paper making husband and wife team out of Quebec ) if they would be interested in making an unsized 100% cotton rag paper suitable for encaustic. it is about a 90lb weight, no sizing, accepts wax readily. I think it will be great for my paint sketches and would also be good with encaustic paint that has the microcrystalline added for flexibility since the paper is on the thinner side. It has a nubbly texture, so I am not thinking about it for printmaking personally. It is perfect for light applications of paint, unless you plan on mounting it. since it is unsized the paint absorbs beautifully and leaves an almost gouache appearance. Just a 'doodle' to hopefully show the matte quality. Image below.

Here are the links:
Cotton Paper (No Sizing) by Saint-Armand- 22x30" Sheet
Khadi Paper Packs from India - 140lb (320gsm) Watercolor Paper
Nishinouchi Natural Naka Ban Japanese Paper 13.5"x19" Sheet