ARCHES CP Watercolor Pad, Natural White, 300 g/m², 20 Sheets
The ARCHES Aquarelle watercolor pad is a premium 100% cotton paper with a weight of 300 g/m², designed for professional artists and demanding wet techniques. It is made in France using the traditional cylinder-mold process and, like only a few papers in the world, is internally and surface-sized with gelatin “to the core.” This archival paper in Natural White offers exceptional durability, holds pigment on the surface, and keeps paints bright with minimal buckling.
Key features and specifications
- Brand: ARCHES
- Product line: Arches Aquarelle
- Material: 100% cotton (mold-made)
- Weight (g/m²): 300 g/m²
- Number of sheets: 20 sheets, glued along the edges
- Color: Natural White (without optical brighteners)
- Paper properties: Acid-free, pH-neutral, mold-resistant, archival
- Country of origin: France
Uses and techniques
The pad is specially designed for professional watercolor painting and handles multiple washes, lifting paint, masking fluid, scratching, erasing, and painter’s tape without damaging the surface. When wet, it stretches evenly and minimizes paper buckling.
Frequently asked questions
How does gelatin sizing to the core work? Gelatin applied internally and to the surface ensures that the paper holds pigment on the surface without bleed-through, while paints retain their brightness and transparency.
Will the paper be damaged by masking fluid or scratching? No. Thanks to the high durability of the cotton fibers and the quality workmanship, it withstands masking fluid, adhesive tape, and scratching without damaging the paper’s texture.
