ARCHES Watercolour Block (Smooth) 300g - 20 Sheets - 9 x 12" (23 x 31cm) (A4+)
| Origin | France |
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| Paper Comp | Cotton 100% |
ARCHES. Premium art papers, since 1492. Artist grade watercolour paper, made on a cylinder mould, with 100% cotton fibres. Surface is hot press (smooth) to suit detailed watercolour like botanical art and pen & ink. Block format is glued on all four sides to hold the paper flat while wet. One of the strongest papers. Made in France. More info below.
ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.
Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).
Available in 2 paper weights - 185gsm and 300gsm.
Best formats for travel sketching are pads (which are gummed on the short side) or blocks (gummed on 4 sides).
Beginners watercolour can go for the medium surface in A5 or A4 and 300gsm which gives some texture for the paint to grab. Beginner colour pencil artists will like the medium in the lighter 185gsm. For pen & ink or sketching, try the smoother hot press surface in either weight. Rough is great for texture but not for details.
The block format holds the paper in shape. The glue edge is black in colour and remains that colour after separation. Blocks cost more but you get more sheets!
Professional grade. Cylinder mould made with natural gelatine sizing. Acid free.
