målarpapper
Målarpapper is a type of paper specifically manufactured for use with paint and other fluid media. It is designed to handle the textures, gloss levels and absorption properties required by artists, and differs from ordinary drawing paper in both composition and finish. Historically, mâlarpapper developed in Europe during the 19th century as industrial processes enabled the production of larger sheets and more uniform fibers. By the early 20th century manufacturers began to offer papers with bundles of cotton rag, linen, or cellulose fibers treated with chemical coatings that modulate absorbency. Today most commercial mālarpapper incorporates a blend of cotton or linen with a paper pulp base; the resulting textures range from hot‑pressed smooth to cold‑pressed or uncoated rough.
The choice of surface is a critical artistic decision. Smooth, hot‑pressed papers favor glazes and fine detail,