Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper Block 9x12
Cold press watercolor paper block made of 100% cotton with gelatin sizing for vibrant color and blending. Praised for paper quality and ease of painting, with some mixed views on value and color accuracy
Highlights
- 100% cotton, natural white
- Gelatin sizing to core
- Rigid block with archival construction
Pros
- 100% cotton watercolor paper
- Gelatin sizing for luster and blending
- Cold press texture with consistent fiber distribution
- Glued on all sides to preserve integrity
- Protective cover sheet included
Cons
- Mixed opinions on value for money
- Some reports of color accuracy variability
- Occasional durability concerns with sheets separating
Best For
Features
- Prized Paper - The long fibers in Arches natural white 100% cotton watercolor paper provide timeless beauty and an inimitable touch; this rich paper is available in 13 sizes and 3 revered textures cold press
- hot press and rough
- Superior Strength - A cylinder mold process distributes cotton fibers evenly to provide exceptional resistance to scratching and erasing without tearing or linting; it allows our cold pressed watercolor paper to slacken uniformly when wet for outstanding control
- Exquisite Quality - Glued on all sides to preserve paper integrity
- Arches cold press watercolor block boasts a protective cover sheet and pH-neutral paper with a harmonious natural grain and no optical brightening agents
- Exclusive Gelatin Sizing "to the Core" - Arches water color paper is the only art paper in the world to be gelatin sized "to the core"; it increases the luster and transparency of colors while preventing paints from penetrating into the paper and makes blending
- overlay or paint removal easy
- wet or dry
