Arches Velin BFK Rives Paper Sheets are crafted using a traditional cylinder mould process, where slow rotation deposits cotton fibres evenly across the sheet. Made from 100% cotton, this paper features a light, fine-grain surface that brings out subtle details, allowing artists to create delicate light and shadow effects and strong tonal contrasts in their work.

Homogeneous and dimensionally stable, Arches Velin BFK Rives Printmaking Paper is easy to position when humidified and withstands repeated passages through the press. Lightly sized for a smooth, absorbent surface, it is suitable for all printmaking techniques, from lithography and intaglio engraving to relief printing, linocut, letterpress, and screen printing.

Key Features:

• Material: 100% cotton with excellent mechanical strength, offering a soft, supple, and luxurious feel

• Surface Texture: Light fine grain, perfectly balanced for detailed impressions, shadows, and light effects

• Sizes and Formats: 56cm x 76cm sheets; also available in rolls, reels, and pads glued on the short side

• Weights: Wide range from 115gsm to 300gsm, allowing artists to choose the ideal bulk for their technique, from lightweight art publishing to heavier printmaking applications

• Special Formulation: Lightly sized for smooth, absorbent surface, prized for its affinity for ink (“love” of ink)

• Colour Options: White, natural, cream-white, cream, grey, tan, black, extra white—offering the widest selection in the Arches range for creative versatility

• Presentation: Deckle edges and watermark for authenticity and prestige

• Conservation: Alkaline reserve with calcium carbonate, acid-free, no optical brighteners, permanent according to ISO 9706

Uses: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, sanguine crayon, graphite, felt pen, lithography, intaglio engraving, relief printing, linocut, letterpress, screen-printing, hot-foil stamping, bookbinding, heat embossing, collotype printing, greeting cards, invitations, and special art projects

Why Choose Arches Velin BFK Rives Paper: Trusted by professional printmakers and art publishers worldwide, this premium 100% cotton paper combines exceptional stability, versatile weights, and a fine-grain texture to deliver unmatched results for printmaking, illustration, and specialty paper projects.

Please note: Arches Velin BFK Rives Paper Sheets must be purchased in multiples. The minimum quantity for each option is shown in the quantity selector.