ARCHES Watercolor Pad, Cold-Pressed, 300 g/m², 15 x 25 cm, 15 Sheets, Spiral Bound
The ARCHES Aquarelle watercolor pad is a premium art pad made from 100% cotton using a traditional cylinder mold process. Thanks to its unique natural gelatin sizing “to the core,” the paper offers exceptional durability, keeps pigments vibrant, and allows repeated washes with minimal buckling. It is the ideal choice for professional artists looking for uncompromising quality and lasting color in their watercolor paintings.
Product details
- Brand: ARCHES
- Material: 100% cotton (made on a cylinder mold)
- Weight (g/m²): 300 g/m²
- Format: 15 x 25 cm
- Number of sheets: 15 sheets
- Surface: fine-grain (Cold Pressed)
- Paper color: natural white (without optical brighteners)
- Binding: spiral binding
- Features: acid-free, archival, treated against mold
- Country of origin: France
Uses and techniques
This pad is intended primarily for watercolor painting and wet techniques. The paper handles repeated washes, masking fluid, lifting paint, scratching, erasing, and painter’s tape without damaging the surface fibers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the paper weight, and can it handle wet techniques? The paper weighs 300 g/m². When wet, it stretches evenly and minimizes warping, even during demanding washes.
Is the paper archival and acid-free? Yes, it is made from 100% cotton, is pH-neutral and acid-free, and contains no optical brighteners, ensuring long-term stability without yellowing.
How are the sheets attached in the pad? This pad has practical spiral binding that makes it easy to turn individual sheets while you work.
