Clairefontaine Fontaine Extra-White Watercolor Pad, 300 g/m², 18 x 24 cm, 12 Sheets
The Clairefontaine Fontaine watercolor pad is a professional art paper made from 100% cotton with a weight of 300 g/m². It is made on a cylinder mold and gelatin-sized, providing high stability and color brilliance. It also resists buckling when wet. This naturally extra-white paper contains no optical brighteners, making it an ideal choice for watercolor artists who need high absorbency and the option to make corrections by washing out paint.
Product details:
- Brand: Clairefontaine
- Product line: Fontaine (extra white)
- Material: 100% cotton (mold-made, gelatin-sized)
- Weight (g/m²): 300 g/m²
- Format / Dimensions: 18 x 24 cm
- Number of sheets: 12 sheets
- Binding: spiral binding
- Properties: acid-free, neutral pH, archival, naturally extra white with no optical brighteners
Uses and techniques
The pad is intended primarily for watercolor painting, especially the wet-on-wet technique and layered washes, but it also handles gouache, ink, and acrylic reliably. The hollow cotton fibers allow precise corrections and the removal of brushstrokes.
Frequently asked questions
Can the paper handle the wet-on-wet technique without warping? Yes. Thanks to its weight of 300 g/m², gelatin sizing, and 100% cotton content, the paper absorbs water well and resists buckling when wet.
Is this watercolor paper archival and acid-free? Yes. The paper is acid-free, has a neutral pH, and contains no optical brighteners, ensuring the artwork lasts a long time.
