ARCHES Cold Pressed Watercolor Sheets 185 g/m² 56 x 76 cm – Set of 5
Arches Aquarelle is a legendary 100% cotton watercolor paper of the highest professional quality, made in France using the traditional cylinder-mold process. Thanks to its unique gelatin sizing “to the core,” it holds pigment exceptionally well on the surface, ensures color permanence and brilliance, and allows repeated washes with minimal buckling. The sheets have a fine-grain texture (Cold Pressed / Grain Fin) and are naturally white, pH-neutral, acid-free, and free of optical brighteners, ensuring archival permanence.
Product details
- Brand: ARCHES
- Material: 100% cotton (cylinder mold)
- Weight (g/m²): 185 g/m²
- Size: 56 x 76 cm
- Surface: fine-grain (Cold Pressed / Grain Fin), natural white
- Sheets per pack: 5
- Features: gelatin-sized, acid-free, free of optical brighteners, treated against mold
- Country of origin: France
Uses and techniques
This watercolor paper is ideal for professional artists and watercolor techniques. It handles repeated washes, application of masking fluid, scraping, erasing, and painter’s tape without damaging the cotton fibers. For optimal stability when working with wet media on loose sheets, it is recommended to stretch the paper onto a firm surface beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
Can this paper handle techniques using large amounts of water without damage? Yes. Thanks to the 100% cotton and gelatin sizing to the core, it handles repeated washes and lifting color with minimal risk of buckling.
Is the paper suitable for long-term archival storage of artwork? Yes. The paper is acid-free and pH-neutral, contains no optical brighteners, and is treated against mold, so it will not yellow or deteriorate over time.
