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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.

CLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm, deckled edge) - 22.9 x 30.5cm - 50 Sheets - 5 Assorted Colours

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Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. Surface is relatively smooth and very suitable to fountain pe...

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FONTAINE Watercolour Block - Cold Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - 24 x 30cm - 12 Sheets

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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE. 100% cotton rag. Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy. This one is a block glued on a...

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FONTAINE Watercolour Spiral Pad - Cold Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - 24 x 30cm - 12 Sheets

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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE.100% cotton rag.Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy.Acid free.Available in hot presse...

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FONTAINE Watercolour Pad - Hot Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - 24 x 30cm - 12 Sheets

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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE.100% cotton rag.Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy.Acid free.Available in hot presse...

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FONTAINE Watercolour Spiral Pad - Hot Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - 19 x 26cm - 12 Sheets

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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE.100% cotton rag.Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy.Acid free.Available in hot presse...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Calligraphy Pad - 130gsm - 25 Sheets - A4+ (24 x 30cm)

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A calligraphy pad with hot pressed paper. Paper is lightweight, but strong and handles ink well. Pens glide easily across the surface and there is ...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm, deckled edge) - 13.9 x 21.5cm - 50 Sheets - 5 Assorted Colours

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Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. Surface is relatively smooth and very suitable to fountain pe...

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CLAIREFONTAINE "PA Scribe" Copperplate Calligraphy Pad (55 Degree & Horizontal Lined) - 60 Sheets - A4+

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A templated writing pad, designed in collaboration with master calligrapher, Paul Antonio. Suitable for practising handwriting or calligraphy. Hori...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm) - A4 - 20 Sheets - Black

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This item is the Black pad. Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. Surface is relatively smooth and ...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm) - A4 - 30 Sheets - Grey

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This is the Grey pad. Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. Surface is relatively smooth and very s...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm) - A4 - 24 Sheets - 6 Assorted Colours

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This item is the Assorted pad of 6 colours x 4 sheets each. Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. S...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm) - A4 - 30 Sheets - Grey Green

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This is the Grey pad. Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. Surface is relatively smooth and very s...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm) - A4 - 40 Sheets - White

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This is the White pad. Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. Surface is relatively smooth and very ...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Paint On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm) - A4 - 30 Sheets - Natural

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This is the Natural pad. Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. Surface is relatively smooth and ver...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm) - A4 - 40 Sheets - Grained

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CLAIREFONTAINE Carb'On Mixed Media Pad (120gsm) - A4 - 20 Sheets - Black Paper

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Carb'On is a light resistant, acid-free, fine grained, black-tinted drawing paper ideal for all dry techniques such as pen, pencil, chalk pastel an...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Kraft Pad (90gsm) - A4 - 100 Sheets - Ribbed (Laid) Kraft

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Clairefontaine Kraft is manufactured with long, unbleached fibres. It features two distinctive surfaces - a textured side similar to Ingres, ideall...

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