St Cuthberts Mill

St Cuthberts Mill St Cuthberts Mill makers of beautiful artists papers. www.stcuthbertsmill.com Manufacturers of high quality 'mould made' papers

Somerset® is proof that strength and softness can exist in the same sheet. Luxurious cotton fibres create a beautifully...
16/06/2026

Somerset® is proof that strength and softness can exist in the same sheet.

Luxurious cotton fibres create a beautifully soft surface that moulds beautifully into an etching plate, around letterpress letters and embossed stamps. The result is remarkable detail, durability, and archival longevity that printmakers can rely on for generations.

Elegant to the touch and built to last, Somerset® is created for printmakers who value craftsmanship in every sheet.

👉 Discover more about the qualities of cotton in the article Timeless Strength of Cotton via our website:
https://www.stcuthbertsmill.com/advice-centre/?id=1020

► Somerset® Velvet White

In our latest blog, artist and printmaking technician, Scott O’Rourke shares the inspiration and process for his impress...
08/06/2026

In our latest blog, artist and printmaking technician, Scott O’Rourke shares the inspiration and process for his impressive prints; and how his choice of Somerset®⁠ paper rolls is best for large-scale prints. ⁠
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“Somerset paper is, in my opinion, the most versatile paper I’ve ever used. It’s beautiful.”⁠
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‘Mutations’ by Scott O’Rourke⁠
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Photo 1 & 2 credit: Norsk Grafikere⁠
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👉 Read the interview with Scott –
https://stcuthbertsmill.blogspot.com/2026/06/artist-interview-scott-orourke.html
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⁠► Paper: Somerset®⁠ Satin White⁠ 1.5m x 10m roll⁠⁠⁠⁠

Somerset® isn’t just made for printmaking, it’s engineered for it. From its strength when damp to its beautifully respon...
01/06/2026

Somerset® isn’t just made for printmaking, it’s engineered for it. From its strength when damp to its beautifully responsive surface, every sheet is designed to help artists achieve exceptional results, edition after edition.

A great print begins with the right paper.
Somerset® offers the balance printmakers look for - softness, strength, surface stability and archival quality, all in one sheet.

Made from 100% cotton. Mould Made in England. Trusted by printmakers worldwide.

👉 Read more about what makes a perfect printmaking paper. https://www.stcuthbertsmill.com/advice-centre/?id=1012

► Somerset® Satin

27/05/2026

Millford watercolour paper is designed to be less absorbent, giving artists more control and time for more expressive mark-making.⁠
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That resistance to water allows washes to sit on the surface just long enough to create broken brushstrokes, soft blends, and luminous textures without becoming muddy.⁠
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This means:⁠
🤎 cleaner wet-in-wet effects⁠
🤎 more expressive brushstrokes⁠
🤎 greater control before the paint settles⁠
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👉 Learn more about the effects achievable on Millford due to its low absorbency:⁠
https://www.stcuthbertsmill.com/advice-centre/?id=1028⁠
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Artists note how washes remain active on the surface, without being absorbed too quickly, while still retaining clarity and freshness, even with reworking.⁠
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► Millford CP(NOT) 300gsm (140lb)⁠
► Brushes ⁠
► Paints ⁠
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Our thanks to , , and .watercolourart for their thoughts and contributions.⁠⁠⁠⁠

18/05/2026

Take a look at the size of St Cuthberts Mill’s famous chimney, built in 1897. Although the chimney is no longer in use, it is considered a local landmark, as it can be seen in both Wells and from the Mendip Hills in the UK.

It originally cost £1490 to build, which equates to about £200,000 in today’s money!

There is also a story of the mill owner laying down the first brick, and his sister was hoisted to the top to lay the last.

Let us know if you would like to see more of what makes St Cuthberts Mill such a special place?

13/05/2026

Millford watercolour paper supports clean, effective colour lifting, helping you restore highlights, soften edges, and refine your work at any stage.⁠
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Its Mould Made construction provides a stable surface. The paper withstands repeated work without pilling, helping maintain clarity and luminosity in your painting.⁠
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Originally developed to emulate the much-loved Whatman paper, Millford continues to deliver that same balanced performance⁠
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👉 Read more about choosing the right paper for colour lifting -
https://www.stcuthbertsmill.com/advice-centre/?id=1015
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► Millford CP(NOT) 300gsm (140lb) Block⁠
► Brushes Princeton Artist Brush
► Paints Industria Maimeri
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Millford is a favourite choice of Ambassador Grahame Booth, who uses the paper to create interesting blends of colour, a...
11/05/2026

Millford is a favourite choice of Ambassador Grahame Booth, who uses the paper to create interesting blends of colour, as shown on this warm street scene in Grahame’s native Belfast.

“Millford has that sweet spot between too much and too little absorbency.”

‘Waring Street’ by Grahame Booth

► Paper: Millford CP (NOT) 300gsm (140lb)
► Brushes Princeton Artist Brush
► Paints Industria Maimeri

✨ Share your artworks created on Millford. Tag .cuthberts.mill

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Haybridge
Wells
BA51AG

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm
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