ARCHES Aquarelle Watercolor Pad, Rough-Grain, Natural White, 300 g/m², 12 Sheets
ARCHES Aquarelle Watercolor Pad is a legendary paper made from 100% cotton, with a weight of 300 g/m², designed for professional artists and demanding watercolor techniques. It is made in France using the traditional cylinder-mold process and, like only a few papers, is sized with natural gelatin “to the core,” both internally and on the surface. This process ensures exceptional permanence, brilliant colors, and high resistance to layering and washing.
Key Features and Specifications
- Brand: ARCHES
- Product line: Aquarelle
- Material: 100% cotton (mold-made)
- Weight (g/m²): 300 g/m²
- Texture: rough
- Number of sheets: 12 sheets
- Shade: natural white (without optical brighteners)
- Paper properties: gelatin-sized to the core, acid-free, pH-neutral, mold-resistant, archival
- Country of origin: France
Use
This pad is designed primarily for watercolor and wet techniques. The paper can withstand repeated washes, scraping, erasing, and the use of masking fluid and painter’s tape without damaging the fibers. When wet, it stretches evenly with minimal warping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does gelatin sizing to the core work?
Gelatin applied internally and on the surface keeps pigment on the paper’s surface without unwanted bleed-through, preserving the natural brightness and transparency of watercolors.
Can the paper withstand masking fluid or scraping?
Yes, the sturdy cotton surface can withstand masking fluid, lifting color, scraping, and peeling off tape without damaging its texture.
