Disk BarenJapanese contemporary woodblock artist; Professor Akira Kurosaki invented this polymer disk baren. Due to its slip and glide properties it is very popular with both Japanese printmakers and conservators who use it to affix wet backing papers and to relax adhesives between primary supports and mounting tissues. *Replacement disc barens are available for $25. 00 each.

The fibers are cooked with soda ash (haini)

hinging and backing

Plastic sprayer is very light weight compared to a metal sprayer and economical

100% Seaweed

sumi-drawing

Please take caution so as not to pressurize past the capacity

World Cloth

and conservation use

Humidity responsive linen reduces stress on paper

Moisten adhesive side with slightly damp sponge

These papers are of the most appreciated by Japanese mounters

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