Moku Hanga / Mokuhanga
Mokuhanga means 'woodblock print' in Japanese.
Elizabeth Forest has an excellent overview and tutorial on moku-hanga on her website at http://www.elizabethforrest.ca/#!what-is-mokuhanga/cshn
Image courtesy of Elizabeth Forest· www.elizabethforrest.ca
April Vollmer has recently published an excellent book "Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop" which is an well written guide to the art and craft of mokuhanga from history to technique and inspiration.
Here is a list of some of the papers ordered most often for woodblock printmaking. Click on the product name to learn more about the paper (opens a new window)
Kozuke · White and Ivory · 4.65
Machine Made · 44g · 25” x 37” · Sized
Kizuki Kozo · White and Natural · 12.75
Handmade · 43g · 24” x 39” · Sized
Mura Koban · 7.25
Handmade · 40g · 13.75” x 17”
Mura Udaban Smooth · 28.75
Handmade ·64g · 17” x 56”
Mura Udaban Itaboshi · 28.75
Handmade · 64g ·17” x 56”
Usu Kuchi Light · $4.50
Machine Made · 21g · 25” x 37”
Shoin · 8.75
Handmade · 45g · 24” x 33” · Sized
Gozen (no longer made / this is the last of the inventory) · 16.25
Handmade · 30g · 26” x 38” · Sized
Moriki Kozo · 18.75
Handmade · 40g · 25” x 38”
Mokuhanga Washi Collection / Paper Assortment · 14.25
Sample Reference Page and 8.5” x 11” sheets of each