The art of paper: choosing your paper

At Pedernales Ridge, we believe the foundation of any fine art print or fine art card is the perfect paper. That's why we chose Red River quality paper for our paper needs. Below are the specifications on the different types of paper & card stock we have chosen to use. Together with our archival pigment ink,  the results are exceptional fine art prints & cards.

Matte magic: elegance without the glare

Aurora Art Natural 300®

Museum Grade Paper

Red River Aurora Natural is a 100% cotton fiber, semi-smooth (hot press) fine art photo paper. Aurora Natural features a warmer shade that brings elegance and nuance to your photography and art prints. If you're looking for a museum grade cotton paper in the industry standard 300gsm weight, this is the paper for you! Made in the USA.

  • Surface: Hot Press (semi-smooth)
  • Tone: Warm White
  • Weight: 300 gsm
  • Thickness: 18 mil

Ideal For:

  • Those seeking a warm tone smooth cotton art paper
  • Those who want a heavyweight cotton paper

Specifications:

  • Paper Weight: 300gsm / 80lb
  • Thickness: 18 mil
  • Coating: Microporous coated
  • Color: Natural White
  • Type: 100% Cotton rag content base stock. ISO 9706 and ANSI Z 39.48-1992 (Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials)
  • Surface: Semi-smooth
  • Optical Brighteners? No

Aurora Art White 300®

Archival Grade Paper

Red River Aurora White is a 100% cotton fiber, semi-smooth (hot press) fine art and photography paper. Aurora White features a brighter white shade for crisp color tones, semi-smooth surface, an acid-free base stock and coating. Made in the USA.

  • Surface: Hot Press (semi-smooth)
  • Tone: White
  • Weight: 300 gsm
  • Thickness: 18 mil

Ideal for:

  • Those seeking a brighter white smooth cotton photo and art paper
  • Those who want a heavyweight cotton paper
  • Prints intended for long term display
  • Landscapes, portraits, neutral tone black & white, art reproduction prints

Specifications:

  • Paper Weight: 300 gsm / 80 lb.
  • Thickness: 18 mil
  • Printable: Photo and art quality on both sides
  • Coating: Microporous coated
  • Color: Neutral White
  • Type: 100% Cotton rag content base stock. ISO 9706 and ANSI Z 39.48-1992 (Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials)
  • Back: No markings or logos
  • Surface: Semi-smooth
  • Optical Brighteners? Minimal

 

Aurora Art White 250®

Archival Grade Paper

Red River Aurora White 250 is a 100% cotton fiber, semi-smooth (hot press) fine art and photography paper. This Aurora features a brighter white shade for crisp color tones printing an image, semi-smooth surface, an acid-free base stock and coating. Made in the USA.

Specifications:

  • Paper Weight: 250gsm / 64lb
  • Thickness: 13.5 mil
  • Coating: Microporous coated
  • Color: Neutral White
  • Type: 100% Cotton rag content base stock
  • Surface: Semi-smooth
  • Brighteners: Minimal Brighteners

Polar Matte 330

Archival Grade Paper

This Red River heavy card stock paper brings you professional quality in every sense of the meaning - from the coating to the base stock, Polar is the go-to photo matte when you want the best.

Specifications

  • Paper Weight: 330gsm / 88lb.
  • Thickness: 15mil
  • Coating: Microporous photo matte coated
  • Surface: Ultra smooth, non-reflective surface
  • Color: Bright white
  • Optical Brighteners? Yes
  • Paper: 100% pure alpha cellulose base stock
  • Acidity: Acid Free

River Linen 230 Paper

Archival Grade Paper

This Red River Paper is a high-performance photo matte paper with an elegant linen texture. Perfect for photos, giclee prints, greeting cards, and more looking for that subtle linen look.

  • Not a woven linen,

      this is a textured paper stock

      lighter texture than the paper canvas 

Specifications:

  • Paper: 100% alpha cellulose base stock
  • Paper Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
  • Thickness: 10 mil
  • Surface: Linen texture
  • Coated: Microporous matte coated
  • Color: Bright white

 

Paper Canvas 230

Archival Grade Paper

Red River Paper Canvas 230 is a matte photo paper featuring a subtle, embossed canvas-style texture that adds depth and character to prints without overpowering the image. While it is not a woven canvas, the surface texture creates a soft, artistic look that works beautifully for photography and artwork alike.

  • Not a woven canvas,

      this is a textured paper stock

      heavier texture than the linen paper 

Specifications:

  • Paper: Alpha cellulose base stock
  • Paper Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
  • Thickness: 10 mil
  • Surface: Artistic textured
  • Coating: Microporous photo matte
  • Printable: Photo and art quality on textured side. Text and light graphics on the back.
  • Color: Bright white

Glossy brilliance: colors that pop

Pecos River Gloss 360

Archival Grade Paper

Red River Pecos River Gloss 360 is the heaviest and thickest photo glossy stock on the market today. Pecos is one of a kind in North America - a super smooth pigment and dye friendly high gloss with a plain paper back.

  • Specifications:
    • Weight: 360 gsm / 96lb.
    • Thickness: 16mil
    • Coating: Microporous photo glossy coated
    • Type: Alpha-cellulose (tree fiber) and cast coated
    • Color: Bright white

Enduring quality:

archival & museum

grade paper

 

 These premium papers by Red River are designed for longevity, ensuring your fine art prints & cards resist fading and degradation over time, preserving their beauty for the next generation. For Pedernales Ridge, delivering enduring quality is paramount, and these papers are a testament to that commitment.