St Cuthberts Mill Bockingford Smooth Watercolor Pad (HP), White, 300 g/m², 12 Sheets
The St Cuthberts Mill Bockingford watercolor pad has a weight of 300 g/m². This British paper is of premium artistic quality and traditionally made on a cylinder mold from 100% wood-free pulp. Its smooth, hot-pressed surface is ideal for detailed drawing, pen and ink, and smooth watercolor washes. Artists of all levels, from beginners to experienced, value this 12-sheet glued pad for its high dimensional stability and exceptional ability to lift paint back to the white of the paper.
Product details
- Brand: St Cuthberts Mill
- Range: St Cuthberts Bockingford
- Paper weight: 300 g/m²
- Number of sheets: 12 sheets
- Surface type: Smooth (Hot Pressed / HP), textured with natural wool felts
- Paper color: White (without optical brighteners)
- Composition: 100% wood-free bleached pulp with a high alpha-cellulose content
- Features: Acid-free, buffered with calcium carbonate (pH 7–9), Blue Wool lightfastness 6+, vegan composition
- Binding: Pad glued on one side
- Country of origin: Great Britain
Uses and techniques
The paper is primarily intended for watercolor, but it is also well suited to gouache, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, pencil, and charcoal. Its smooth surface and high tolerance for corrections make it an ideal base for detailed botanical illustrations, calligraphy, and layered washes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the paper weight, and can it handle wet techniques without buckling? The paper has a weight of 300 g/m². It is dimensionally stable and stays flatter after wetting.
Is the paper acid-free and resistant to aging? Yes, it is acid-free, buffered with calcium carbonate to pH 7–9, and contains no optical brighteners, ensuring long-term archival durability.
How are the sheets attached in the pad? The pad is glued on one side, allowing the sheets to be removed easily and safely.
