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Arches Watercolour Paper
PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM 3 SHEETS FOR ONLINE ORDERS. Papers have to be sent separately to other art supplies you order, rolled in a tube which increases your postage cost. Or may be sent flat for larger orders.
Made the traditional way, on a cylinder mould, this paper has a harmonious natural grain. Thanks to this method, the fibres are evenly distributed, the paper slackens uniformly when wet.
Its composition with long fibres of 100% cotton gives the paper its strength, beauty, a natural, lasting whiteness and an inimitable touch.
ARCHES® is the only paper mill in the world to gelatin size its watercolour paper “to the core”. This preserves the lustre and transparency of the colours whilst preventing paints from penetrating the paper. It allows superposing of washes and gives it added strength to resist erasing and scratching without tearing or linting. It also allows paints to be removed, either wet or dry, easily revealing the whiteness of the paper. ARCHES® Watercolour paper can absorb a large amount of water with limited deformation.
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Composition: 100% cotton – Made on a cylinder mould – Sized to the core with natural gelatin
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Grammages: 185, 300, 356, 640 and 850 gsm
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Textures: cold press, hot press and rough
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Colour: natural
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Edges (sheet): 4 deckle edges
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Watermark (sheet): “Arches® France ∞”
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Format: sheet, roll, block and album
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Conservation: with alkaline reserve, acid-free, no optical brightening agents (permanent in accordance with ISO 9706), fungicidal treatment to prevent the appearance of mould
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Uses: ideal for watercolour painting, and all wet techniques such as ink, gouache and acrylic
