ARCHES Fine-Grain Cold-Pressed Natural White Watercolor Pad, 300 g/m², 12 Sheets (Sizes A5–A3)
ARCHES Aquarelle is a professional watercolor pad made from 100% cotton using a traditional cylinder-mold process. Thanks to its unique sizing with natural gelatin “to the core,” it offers exceptional durability, holds pigment on the surface, and allows repeated washes and color lifting without damaging the paper. It is intended for professional artists and demanding watercolorists who require permanence and archival quality.
Product details
- Brand: ARCHES
- Material: 100% cotton (traditional cylinder-mold paper)
- Weight (g/m²): 300 g/m²
- Number of sheets: 12 sheets
- Surface type: fine-grain / cold-pressed
- Shade: natural white (without optical brighteners)
- Properties: acid-free, pH-neutral, gelatin-sized, mold-resistant
- Binding: glued pad
- Country of origin: France
Uses and techniques
The pad is designed primarily for watercolor techniques, but it also handles repeated washes, masking fluid, scratching, and painter’s tape with ease. When wet, it stretches evenly and shows minimal buckling.
Frequently asked questions
Can the paper handle wet techniques without warping? Thanks to its 300 g/m² weight, 100% cotton composition, and gelatin sizing on both sides, the paper stretches evenly when wet and minimizes buckling.
Is the paper archival and acid-free? Yes, the paper is acid-free, pH-neutral, free of optical brighteners, and treated to prevent mold growth.
