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Paper is one of the artist's most important considerations and as a general rule thicker paper, with more cotton content, can withstand the most hammering. For watercolour, choose a weight of around 200gsm and a paper labelled watercolour, as this means it will be "sized" with gelatin to keep the paint on the surface. Cold press papers have texture to better show off pigment granulation and hot press is lovely and smooth for fountain pen and fineliners. Most popular watercolour paper is Arches 100% cotton, made in France, available in glued blocks, pads and full size sheets. Best value brand is White Nights. Entry level brand is Arto which still includes a 100% cotton option.

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ARCHES Watercolour Block (Smooth) 300g - 20 Sheets - glued on all 4 edges Save 8% Save %

ARCHES Watercolour Block (Smooth) 300g - 20 Sheets - 9 x 12" (23 x 31cm) (A4+)

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Cold Pressed, Medium) 300g - 12 Sheets - A3 Save 15% Save %

ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Cold Pressed, Medium) 300g - 12 Sheets - A3

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ARCHES Watercolour Block (Medium) 300g - 20 Sheets - 230 x 310mm (A4+) Save 17% Save %

ARCHES Watercolour Block (Cold Pressed) 300g - 20 Sheets - 230 x 310mm (A4+)

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ARCHES rough surface for traditional watercolour
ARCHES Watercolour Block (Rough) 300g - 20 Sheets - 9 x 12" - 23 x 31cm (A4+) Save 17% Save %

ARCHES Watercolour Block (Rough) 300g - 20 Sheets - 9 x 12" - 23 x 31cm (A4+)

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 300g - 15 Sheets - A4
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 300g - 12 Sheets - A3

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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ARCHES Watercolour Block (Medium) 300g - 20 Sheets - 180 x 260mm (A4-)
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ARCHES Watercolour Block (Smooth) 300g - 20 Sheets - 180 x 260mm

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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ARCHES Watercolour Block (Medium) 300g - 20 Sheets - 180 x 260mm (A4-)
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ARCHES Watercolour Block (Cold Pressed) 300g - 20 Sheets - 180 x 260mm (A4-, smaller than A4)

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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FABRIANO Artistico (100% Cotton

FABRIANO Artistico Watercolour Block - Cold Press - 100% Cotton - 300gsm - 7 x 10" (18 x 26cm) - Traditional White - 20 Sheets

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Beautiful quality cold pressed, watercolour paper from FABRIANO.Premium specifications - 100% cotton, 300gsm, double sized.Delicate fine texture an...

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FABRIANO Artistico (100% Cotton, 200gsm, Rough) Watercolour Block - 9 x 12" (23 x 30.5cm) - Traditional White - 25 Sheets

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FABRIANO. Paper making since 13th Century.

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Cold Pressed, Medium) 300g - 12 Sheets - A4
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Cold Pressed) 300g - 12 Sheets - A4

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FABRIANO Thread Sewn Watercolour Notebook - 300gsm - 25% Cotton - A5 - 25 Sheets

FABRIANO Thread Sewn Watercolour Notebook - Cold Press - 200gsm - 25% Cotton - AA - Landscape - 30 Sheets

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This thread sewn landscape, hardcover watercolour book contain 30 sheets of 200gsm, acid-free, 25% cotton, cold press (CP) paper. The paper is FSC ...

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Textured surface to show off pigment granulation
ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 300g - 12 Sheets - A4
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 300g - 12 Sheets - A4

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton. Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press)....

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Smooth) 300g - 15 Sheets - A4
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Smooth) 300g - 12 Sheets - A4

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Smooth) 185g - 15 Sheets - A4
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Smooth) 185g - 15 Sheets - A4

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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ARCHES Watercolour Travel Journal (Cold Pressed, Medium) 300g - 15 Sheets - 6 x 10" (15 x 25cm)
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ARCHES Watercolour Travel Journal (Cold Pressed, Medium) 300g - 15 Sheets - 6 x 10" (15 x 25cm)

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Medium) 300g - 15 Sheets - A5
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Cold Pressed) 300g - 12 Sheets - A5

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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WHITE NIGHTS Watercolour Paper - Medium Grain 260gsm - 10 Sheets - A3

WHITE NIGHTS Watercolour Pad - Cotton Blend - Medium Grain 260gsm - 10 Sheets - A3

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WHITE NIGHTS watercolour paper is made in Europe. Available in 300gsm 100% cotton fine surface or 260gsm medium texture surface with a lower cotton...

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FABRIANO Studio Watercolour Spiral Pad - Cold Press - 300g - 25% Cotton - A4+ (24 x 32cm) - Landscape - 12 Sheets

FABRIANO Studio Watercolour Spiral Pad - Cold Press - 300g - 25% Cotton - A4+ (24 x 32cm) - Landscape - 12 Sheets

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FABRIANO. Paper making since 13th Century.

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 185g - 15 Sheets - A4
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 185g - 15 Sheets - A4

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 300g - 12 Sheets - A5

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Smooth) 300g - 15 Sheets - A5
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Smooth) 300g - 12 Sheets - A5

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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FABRIANO Studio Watercolour Pad 300gsm - 25% Cotton - 9 x 12"

FABRIANO Studio Watercolour Pad - Cold Pressed - 300gsm - 25% Cotton - 9 x12" - 12 Sheets

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FABRIANO Studio watercolour paper is made of a mix of cotton and lignin free cellulose. It's acid-free and archival, neutral pH. The paper has an i...

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WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour Spiral Pad - 300gsm - 25% Cotton - Cold Press - 9 x 12" - 12 Sheets

WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour Spiral Pad - 300gsm - 25% Cotton - Cold Press - 22.9 x 30.5cm (9 x 12") - 12 Sheets

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Good quality 25% cotton watercolour paper made in Italy. Internally and externally sized. Cold press surface with medium texture. Archival. No use ...

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ARTO Sketch & Drawing Pad - 225gsm - A3 - 15 Sheets

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Arto drawing books and pads feature high quality, 100% cellulose, acid free, pH neutral, European-made drawing paper. Fine grain textured and off-w...

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 185g - 15 Sheets - A5
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Rough) 185g - 15 Sheets - A5

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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Medium) 185g - 15 Sheets - A5
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ARCHES Watercolour Pad (Cold Pressed) 185g - 15 Sheets - A5

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FABRIANO ACCADEMIA Drawing Pad - Natural Grain - 200gsm - A3 (29.7 x 42cm) - 30 Sheets

FABRIANO White White Pad - Natural Grain - 300gsm - 8 x 8" - 20 Sheets

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Fabriano WHITE WHITE pads feature a slick cover with burnished tone-on-tone printing. The pads are glued on top, and include 20 sheets of 140 lb. (...

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WHITE NIGHTS Watercolour Paper - Medium Grain 260gsm - 10 Sheets - A4

WHITE NIGHTS Watercolour Pad - Cotton Blend - Medium Grain 260gsm - 10 Sheets - A4

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WHITE NIGHTS watercolour paper is made in Europe. Available in 300gsm 100% cotton fine surface or 260gsm Medium texture surface with a lower cotton...

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ARTO Watercolour Pad - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - 200gsm - 12 Sheets - A4

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 Manufactured from high quality 100% cotton fibres this off-white, 300gsm, professional quality paper is acid free, non-aging and pH neutral. The s...

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ARTO Watercolour Spiral Pad - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - 200gsm - 12 Sheets (Perforated) - A4

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This is a great quality watercolour paper for the price.Cold pressed, 100% cotton, in either 200 or 300gsm. Acid free, non-aging and pH neutral.Col...

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ARTO Watercolour Pad - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - 200gsm - 12 Sheets - A5

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Manufactured from high quality 100% cotton fibres this off-white, 200gsm, professional quality paper is acid free, non-aging and pH neutral. The su...

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FABRIANO Studio Watercolour Paper - Hot Press - 200gsm - 25% Cotton - Full Sheet (56 x 76cm) - Single (Pick Up In Store only)

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FABRIANO Studio Watercolour Paper - Hot Press - 200gsm - 25% Cotton - Full Sheet (56 x 76cm) - Single (Pick Up In Store only)

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FABRIANO Studio Watercolour Paper - Cold Press - 200gsm - 25% Cotton - Full Sheet (50 x 70cm) - Single (Pick Up In Store only)

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The absence of acid guarantees the inalterability over time of the paper. Produced with 100% of ECF pulp (Elemental Chlorine Free), FSC® certified ...

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WINSOR & NEWTON Professional Watercolour Block - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - B5 (17.8 x 25.4cm / 7 x 10") - 20 Sheets
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WINSOR & NEWTON Professional Watercolour Block - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - B5 (17.8 x 25.4cm / 7 x 10") - 20 Sheets

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Premium 100% cotton mould-made watercolour paper made in Italy. Internally and externally sized. Cold press surface with medium texture. Archival. ...

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ARCHES Watercolour Travel Journal (Cold Pressed, Medium) 300g - 15 Sheets - 6 x 10" (15 x 25cm)
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ARCHES Watercolour Travel Journal (Hot Pressed, Smooth) 300g - 15 Sheets - 6 x 10" (15 x 25cm)

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ARCHES Watercolour is a premium paper made in France from 100% cotton.Available in 3 finishes - rough, medium (cold press) and smooth (hot press).A...

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CANSON XL Watercolour Pad (Cold Press
CANSON XL Watercolour Pad (Cold Press, 300gsm) - 9 x 12" - 30 Sheets
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CANSON XL Watercolour Pad (Cold Press, 300gsm) - 9 x 12" - 30 Sheets

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Cold press textured paper that works beautifully for a variety of techniques including watercolour, acrylic, pen & ink, marker, colored pencil,...

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CANSON XL Aquarelle Watercolour Spiral Pad (Cold Press, 300gsm) - A4
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CANSON XL Aquarelle Watercolour Spiral Pad (Cold Press, 300gsm) - A4 (21 x 29.7cm) - 30 Sheets

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Cold press textured paper that works beautifully for a variety of techniques including watercolour, acrylic, pen & ink, marker, colored pencil,...

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WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour Spiral Pad - 300gsm - 25% Cotton - Cold Press - 9 x 12" - 12 Sheets
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WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour Spiral Pad - 300gsm - 25% Cotton - Cold Press - 22.9 x 30.5cm (9 x 12") - 12 Sheets

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Good quality 25% cotton watercolour paper made in Italy. Internally and externally sized. Cold press surface with medium texture. Archival. No use ...

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CANSON XL Multimedia Pad top surface (textured)
CANSON XL Multimedia Spiral Pad (300gsm) - A4 - 30 Sheets
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CANSON XL Multimedia Spiral Pad (Textured, 300gsm) - A4 (21 x 29.7cm) - 30 Sheets

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Heavy weight paper designed specifically for mixed media, including watercolour, ink, gouache, pencil. Lovely textured surface for watercolour pigm...

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