Clairefontaine Fontaine CP Black Watercolor Pad 300 g/m² 19 x 26 cm - 12 Sheets
The black Clairefontaine Fontaine watercolor pad is made from 100% cotton paper with a weight of 300 g/m² and a fine-grain, cold-pressed surface. The deep black background adds depth and makes opaque, light-colored, metallic, and pearlescent mediums stand out. Thanks to the high absorbency of the cotton fibers, the paper does not buckle or warp when used with water. It is intended for artists, illustrators, and creative makers looking for an acid-free archival surface for working on a dark background.
Features and specifications
- Brand: Clairefontaine
- Product line: Fontaine CP (black)
- Material: 100% cotton
- Weight (g/m²): 300 g/m²
- Format: 19 x 26 cm
- Number of sheets: 12 sheets
- Binding type: spiral binding
- Surface: fine grain (cold pressed) on the front, smoother back
- Paper properties: acid-free, neutral pH, deep black color
Recommended use
The pad is suitable for watercolor, gouache, opaque acrylic paints, acrylic inks, metallic and iridescent paints, gel pens, light-colored pencils, and pastels. It allows repeated layering and further corrections by washing out or erasing a stroke.
Frequently asked questions
What is the paper weight, and can it handle wet techniques? The paper has a weight of 300 g/m² and, thanks to its hollow cotton fibers, handles wet techniques without buckling or warping.
What kind of surface does the paper have? The front has a fine-grain, cold-pressed surface, while the back is almost smooth for drawing and mixed media techniques.
Is the paper archival and acid-free? Yes, the paper is acid-free with a neutral pH, which ensures its long-term stability.
