ARCHES Watercolor Paper Roll Cold Pressed 300 g/m² – 113 x 914 cm
Arches Aquarelle is a professional watercolor paper roll measuring 113 x 914 cm, with a weight of 300 g/m², made from 100% cotton using the traditional cylinder mold process. Its unique gelatin sizing through the core and on the surface holds pigment exceptionally well, enhances color vibrancy, and allows repeated washing and demanding layering with minimal buckling. The paper is naturally white, free of optical brighteners, archival, and acid-free. It is designed for professional artists and demanding watercolor techniques.
Product details
- Brand: ARCHES
- Product line: Arches Aquarelle
- Format: roll, 113 x 914 cm
- Weight (g/m²): 300 g/m²
- Material: 100% cotton (made using the cylinder mold process)
- Surface texture: fine grain (Cold Pressed / Grain Fin)
- Color: natural white
- Properties: acid-free, neutral pH, treated against mold, gelatin-sized through the core
- Country of origin: France
- Weight: 3.898 kg
- Pack contents: 1 pc
Suitable uses and techniques
This paper's fine-grain surface (Cold Pressed) works well for most watercolor techniques. It withstands repeated washes, scraping, erasing, and the use of masking fluid and artist's tape without surface damage. It stretches evenly when wet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the paper's weight, and is it suitable for wet techniques? Its weight is 300 g/m². Thanks to its 100% cotton content and gelatin sizing, it handles intensive wet watercolor techniques and washes.
Is this paper archival and acid-free? Yes. The paper is acid-free, has a neutral pH, contains no optical brighteners, and is treated against mold, so it does not yellow over time.
What are the exact dimensions of the full roll? The roll is 113 cm wide and 914 cm (9.14 m) long.
