Bridge the gap between digital design and traditional brushwork.
This Japanese-style Masa Xuan paper (made in China) is specially treated to offer the authentic look and feel of handmade rice paper while being sturdy enough to feed through standard home printers. It is the perfect surface for artists, card makers, and calligraphers who want to combine modern printing convenience with the soul of Chinese art.
Why Artists Love It:
Printer Friendly: Designed for computer printing, it works well with most inkjet and laser printers. Perfect for printing greeting cards, certificates, digital line art, and templates.
Authentic Surface: Features an off-white tone with a soft, handmade appearance. It is "semi-sized" (low absorbency), allowing for clean printing while still accepting traditional Sumi ink and watercolor washes beautifully.
Versatile: Excellent for sumi-e, light watercolor, calligraphy, marbling, and printmaking. You can print a digital outline and then paint over it with traditional wet media.
Henry’s Tech Tip: The "Ghost Template" Method
Combine modern technology with traditional practice!
Did you know you can use this Masa paper to create your own "tracing" guides from your favorite masterpieces? Because this paper is thin yet durable, it is the perfect surface for the "Ghost Template" practice method.
How it works:
The Setup: Take a photo of a painting you want to study (like a Qi Baishi shrimp or a Xu Beihong horse).
The AI Assist: Upload that photo to an AI tool (like Google Gemini or ChatGPT) and ask it to: “Generate a faint, light gray ink sketch of this image, removing all color, to use as a tracing guide.”
The Print: Load this Masa Xuan Paper into your printer. (Tip: Print on the shiny/smooth side. Use the "Matte Photo Paper" setting for the best result).
The Practice: You now have a faint gray guide on authentic rice paper! Use your brush and ink to paint directly over the template. Focus on adding the "Bone" (dark ink structure) and "Flesh" (color washes) yourself.
Why use Masa Paper for this? Standard copy paper is too hard and smooth; it doesn't accept Chinese ink correctly. Our Masa Xuan paper gives you the authentic "feel" of the brush, allowing you to practice moisture control and stroke quality while following your template.
Product Specifications:
Size: A4 (8-1/4" × 11-3/4" / 210 × 297 mm) — Standard international size, slightly taller and narrower than US Letter.
Quantity: 100 Sheets per pack.
Weight: Lightweight, approx. 32 gsm (equivalent to approx. 28 lb text weight).
Texture: Smooth on one side (for printing), slightly textured on the reverse.
Usage Note: While this paper is designed for printing, every printer is different. We recommend always testing a single sheet with your specific printer and settings first.
