Arches Watercolor Pad 12-sheet 100% cotton, 140 lb rough vs Funto 50-card watercolor paper set with envelopes, 5x7
Overall winner: Arches Watercolor Pad 12-sheet 100% cotton, 140 lb rough
Key Differences
Arches (A) is 100% cotton, natural white, gelatin-sized to the core with a rough texture and a higher average rating (4.80 from 7,740 reviews), making it suited for serious watercolorists who prioritize cotton paper and texture. Funto (B) offers 50 heavyweight 140 lb/300 gsm cards with envelopes and rounded corners at a similar price tier, aimed at those who need ready-to-send 5x7 cards rather than loose cotton sheets
Arches Watercolor Pad 12-sheet 100% cotton, 140 lb rough
Arches watercolor pad with natural white 100% cotton paper, 140 lb rough texture. Excellent color luster and blending with core gelatin sizing; ships easily removed from edge-glued pad. Customer praise for texture and color accuracy
Pros
- 100% cotton paper for durability
- Rough texture enhances texture in paintings
- Gelatin sizing improves luster and blending
- Edge-glued pad enables easy sheet removal
Cons
- Mixed views on value for money
Funto 50-card watercolor paper set with envelopes, 5x7
Funto watercolor cards with 50 cards and 50 envelopes. 140 lb/300 gsm heavyweight watercolor paper supports watercolor and acrylic without tearing. Customers note durable paper and good value, with mixed feedback on texture and color accuracy
Pros
- 50 cards and 50 envelopes
- 140 lb / 300 gsm heavyweight paper
- Rounded corner design adds visual appeal
- Works with watercolor and acrylic media
Cons
- Texture quality described as mixed by customers
- Color accuracy described as mixed by customers
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Arches |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Arches |
| User Reviews | Arches |