Hahnemuhle Copperplate, 31" x 47" 300 gsm is mould-made from Germany with 100% high alpha cellulose. It is neutral pH, chlorine/acid free with 4 natural deckled edges and medium textured surface. This paper has no surface sizing at all with very little internal sizing. This technique gives the paper a soft handle with fantastic absorbing qualities allowing it to need less soaking in preparation for printing. You definitely do not need to soak this paper overnight, just simply misting or dampening with a wet blotter will suffice. This paper has the ability to take deep embossings without cracking around the plate edges and still dry flat after printing. It has two watermarks which is the encircled rooster & hahnemuhle spelled out and bordered. This paper is ideal for all types of printmaking techniques. This paper is a less expensive mouldmade paper without compromising its deluxe appeal and performance on the press. It has been labeled as being the best copperplate printing paper in the market. You can use this paper for all types of art techniques: hand lithography, intaglio, letterpress, offset, pastel & charcoal, silkscreen, stationery and many other art projects.