Ilford GP FineArt Text Silk 270GSM A3+ - 329mm X 483mm 25SH

Ilford GP FineArt Text Silk 270GSM A3+ - 329mm X 483mm 25SH | Textured finish for considered prints

Choosing paper for a print can be frustrating when you want something more distinctive than a plain, smooth-looking sheet. Ilford GP FineArt Text Silk gives you a named surface to work with: Text Silk, with a fine-art direction in its title. It’s suited to photographers and printmakers who want the paper’s surface to be part of how a finished image feels, rather than choosing on weight or size alone. The A3+ format gives room for larger prints, while the 270gsm weight is a clear point of comparison when selecting paper for a project. You get 25 sheets in the pack, handy when you’re making a small run or setting aside paper for a particular set of images. The honest consideration is that a textured silk surface is a deliberate look; if you want the paper to disappear behind the image, this may not be the finish you’re after.

Choosing it for a print project

Think about the image and the viewing experience you want before settling on a paper. A surface with texture can contribute to the character of a print, so it’s worth considering how that will sit alongside the subject, tones and presentation. The name gives you a useful starting point: this is Ilford GP FineArt Text Silk, not an unspecified sheet of photo paper. Its A3+ size also gives you a larger working format when a smaller print won’t suit the intended display or layout.

If you’re planning a set, the 25-sheet pack lets you work with a defined quantity rather than buying a bulk box. For a new image or a change in print settings, make a test print first and judge the result in the light and setting where it’ll be viewed. That simple check can help you decide whether this particular surface is right for the final print.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Product: GP FineArt Text Silk
• Weight: 270gsm
• Paper size: A3+
• Dimensions: 329mm x 483mm
• Pack quantity: 25 sheets