St Cuthberts Mill Bockingford Watercolor Pad, Rough, 300 g/m², 12 Sheets, Various Formats
The St Cuthberts Mill Bockingford Rough watercolor pad for artists, with a weight of 300 g/m², is traditional British paper made on a cylinder mold, designed for both beginners and experienced artists. Its rough texture (Rough), formed by natural wool felts, emphasizes brushstrokes and encourages pigment granulation. The pad contains 12 sheets glued on one side and stands out for its exceptional ability to lift paint back to the white of the paper.
Product details
- Brand: St Cuthberts Mill
- Product line: St Cuthberts Bockingford
- Weight (g/m²): 300 g/m²
- Number of sheets: 12 sheets
- Surface texture: Rough (pronounced grain / rough)
- Binding type: pad glued on one side
- Material: 100% wood-free bleached pulp with a high proportion of alpha cellulose
- Features: acid-free, pH 7–9, buffered with calcium carbonate, free of optical brighteners, formula contains no animal-derived ingredients
- Lightfastness: blue wool scale min. 6+
- Country of origin: Great Britain
Uses and techniques
The paper is ideal for watercolor, gouache, acrylic paints, pastels, pen and ink, pencil, and charcoal. Thanks to its dimensional stability, it stays flatter after wetting and allows for easy corrections or pigment lifting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weight of this paper, and can it handle wet techniques? The weight is 300 g/m², and the paper is dimensionally stable, so it stays flatter after wetting and reliably handles wet media.
Is the paper acid-free? Yes, the paper is acid-free, buffered with calcium carbonate, has a pH of 7–9, and contains no optical brighteners, ensuring shade stability and archival durability.
How are the sheets attached in the pad? The pad contains 12 sheets glued along one side.
