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Arches Watercolor Pad 11.69x16.53-inch Natural White 100% Cotton Paper - 12 Sheet Arches Hot Press Watercolor Paper 140 lb Pad - Arches Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic and More

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9"x12"
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Brand Arches
Color Natural White
Material Paper
Sheet Size 9 x 12 inches
Paper Finish Watercolor

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  • Prized Paper - The long fibers in Arches natural white 100% cotton watercolor paper provide timeless beauty and an inimitable touch; this rich paper is available in multiple sizes and 3 revered textures: cold press, hot press and rough
  • Superior Strength - A cylinder mold process distributes cotton fibers evenly providing exceptional resistance to scratching and erasing without tearing or linting; it allows our hot pressed watercolor papers to slacken uniformly when wet for outstanding control
  • Exquisite Quality and Functionality - All Arches watercolor pads for painting are pH-neutral with a harmonious natural grain and no optical brightening agents; each sheet is easily removed from the edge-glued pad
  • Exclusive Gelatin Sizing "to the Core" - Arches water color paper is the only paper in the world to be gelatin sized "to the core”; it increases the luster and transparency of colors while preventing paints from penetrating into the paper and makes blending, overlay or paint removal easy, wet or dry
  • Premium Art Papers Since 1492 - After five centuries, the Arches philosophy remains the same: to make the best papers and enable you to produce your finest works while guaranteeing they will last as long as our papermaking heritage

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Product Description

Arches Cold Pressed Pads on table

Specially Formulated to Last with no optical brightening agents

Neutral PH

Several Formats

Natural White

Acid Free

All Arches paper is acid-free and made from 100% cotton, ensuring it valiantly stands the test of time and allows you to make the most out of every sheet. An additional protective black cover sheet provides extra protection from light and elements, meaning this paper is made to last for years to come.

Vibrantly Versatile

Arches watercolor paper is available in several formats and sizes including blocks, pads, sheets and rolls, and 3 luxurious textures; hot press, cold press, and rough. Made on a cylinder mold and gelatin sized to the core, repeatedly correct mistakes or use heavy washes while preventing buckling or warping.

Natural White in Color

Being made from 100% natural cotton fiber with no optical brightening agents, Arches paper has an archival, natural white color and an exquisite texture unlike other papers on the market. This lasting, natural white color lends our paper its exceptional beauty while cotton fibers provide astounding strength.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
73
4.7 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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dimensions 3.9x9.8, 5.9x11.8, 7.9x7.9, 7x10, 8x10, 9x12,10x14, 11x14, 12x12, 12x16, 14x20,x16x20, 18x24 7.9x7.9, 7x10, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14, 11x14, 12x12, 12x16, 14x20, 16x20, 18x24 5.9x11.8, 7.9x7.9, 7x10, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14, 11x14, 12x12, 12x16, 14x20, 16x20, 18x24 44.5 in x 10 yd, 51 in x 10 yd 44.5 in x 10 yd, 51 in x 10 yd 44.5 in x 10 yd, 51 in x 10 yd
100% cotton
grammage 300 gsm 140 lb 300 gsm 140 lb 300 gsm 140 lb 300 gsm 140 lb, 356 gsm 156 lb, 356 gsm 156 lb 300 gsm 140 lb, 356 gsm 156 lb, 356 gsm 156 lb 300 gsm 140 lb, 356 gsm 156 lb, 356 gsm 156 lb
number of sheets 20 20 20
texture cold pressed hot pressed rough cold pressed hot pressed rough
edges four glued edges four glued edges four glued edges 2 deckle edges 2 deckle edges 2 deckle edges
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
6,924 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, texture, absorbency and quality of the art media paper. They mention that it's beginner friendly, smooth and feels thicker than other paper. Some appreciate the color. That said, opinions are mixed on buckling, value, and damage.

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344 customers mention327 positive17 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the art media paper. For example, they mention it's high-quality, absorbent, and lovely. Some say the paper makes a difference and is perfect for any kind of painting. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...I have been able to find it on Amazon for a much better value. The paper is great and I do get better results when I paint on it...." Read more

"Holds water longer than the cheaper stuff. Very very nice quality." Read more

"...The absolute best! It’s pricier than most, but it’s a high-quality watercolor paper that is absorbent and makes the colors pop and blend..." Read more

"...It’s a different painting experience and the paint just flows beautifully. Paper is thick and holds up to washes. Love it." Read more

54 customers mention54 positive0 negative

Customers like the texture of the art media paper. They mention that it's smoother than other paper they've tried, and doesn't pill at all. The sheets are sturdy and substantial, and hold their shape fairly well. They also say it'll hold its shape well and is smooth to work with.

"...there is heavier weight available as well. This paper doesn't buckle,; paint can be listed off. ." Read more

"...But apart from that, the paper itself is really nice. It holds it's shape well even with heavy washes and even overworking." Read more

"Love this paper for watercolor painting. Great texture, cotton, so great for wet in wet" Read more

"Love the rough texture of the paper" Read more

41 customers mention33 positive8 negative

Customers like the color of the art media paper. They mention that it blends better, absorbs and blends colors seamlessly, and can take a lot of abuse. The paper allows for the moving of colors even after drying, and it offers so much fluidity in your watercolors. Customers also appreciate how easy it is to fade colors and create shades for a more realistic look.

"...It’s a different painting experience and the paint just flows beautifully. Paper is thick and holds up to washes. Love it." Read more

"...use fixative spray I use a loreal hairspray and the paper takes to the hairspray just perfectly and with Watercolors this paper is really good for..." Read more

"...not a good enough artist to describe it well, but the paint just handles better on this paper...regardless of wet on dry, wet on wet, the color just..." Read more

"...It stays wet longer than the cheap stuff, the colors blend better and can be reworked or scrubbed...." Read more

40 customers mention37 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the absorbency of the art media paper. They mention that it absorbs a good amount of water, the water is absorbed evenly into the paper, and it retains shape. Some appreciate the long time it takes for the water to absorb. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this high-quality paper.

"...pricier than most, but it’s a high-quality watercolor paper that is absorbent and makes the colors pop and blend beautifully!..." Read more

"...As far as absorbency, Arches absorbs quite a bit faster. This is great if you are like me and hate waiting a long time in between layers!..." Read more

"It’s absorbency" Read more

"...It is so easy to control the water on this paper too. It absorbs just enough to let your paint move and blend in fascinating ways...." Read more

29 customers mention24 positive5 negative

Customers find the paper easy to work with and beginner friendly. They say it's easy to layer with, makes learning watercolors a breeze, and is forgiving for beginners. Customers also say the paper has a smooth finish and is easy to paint on. Overall, customers find the product to be a pleasure to work on.

"...Arches paper is very forgiving for beginners like me because I find that the paper can stand up to the scrubbing and lifting of mistakes...." Read more

"...Beginner friendly as well. It’s made learning watercolors a breeze for me when I first started painting." Read more

"...This paper is so easy to layer with and you can tape it down without the tape tearing your paper and design/paintings/drawings...." Read more

"Love to paint in this paper. Perfect for professionals" Read more

128 customers mention85 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the art media paper. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it is pricey.

"This is the best price that I’ve seen on Arches paper so far. I thought I would try this paper because I’ve heard people say it’s the best...." Read more

"...It can be pricey, but it’s week worth the cost." Read more

"Yes it’s pricey. But I keep trying other paper and Arches is always better." Read more

"...This paper hit the sweet spot between affordability and durability...." Read more

35 customers mention12 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the damage of the art media paper. Some mention that it layers excellently and does not damage easily when lifting color for highlights. The paper has a fine tooth and withstands a lot of erasure, and doesn't rip at all. However, others say that it arrived damaged on corners.

"...loose, in a thin bubble envelope :/ 1 of them had the 2 bottom corners totally smashed and a spot in the center bottom was gouged...." Read more

"...forgiving for beginners like me because I find that the paper can stand up to the scrubbing and lifting of mistakes...." Read more

"...anyway* but now I have received this precious, EXpeNsiVe paper with bent corners twice! From different sellers...." Read more

"Often arrives with the corners crushed due to inadequate packing materials.Excellent product!" Read more

30 customers mention10 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the buckling of the art media paper. Some mention that it hardly warps, doesn't need stretching, and is rigid. Others say that it warp badly and the paint doesn' t behave on it.

"...And while the paper warped, a little bit, when it was very wet, the warping was very minimal compared to the inexpensive paper that we often use..." Read more

"...I specifically like the thickness and rigidity of this paper. It's doesn't warp or buckle as badly as many other papers that I have used...." Read more

"...Mind you, the 140# does warp a bit after very wet washes, but it isn't so bad that it becomes unworkable...." Read more

"...I was using paper specifically for watercolors, but they warped badly and the paint didn't behave on it correctly...." Read more

The Best High-Quality Watercolor Paper To learn Watercolors
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The Best High-Quality Watercolor Paper To learn Watercolors
I won’t paint on any other paper but Arches. The absolute best! It’s pricier than most, but it’s a high-quality watercolor paper that is absorbent and makes the colors pop and blend beautifully! Beginner friendly as well. It’s made learning watercolors a breeze for me when I first started painting.
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I won’t paint on any other paper but Arches. The absolute best! It’s pricier than most, but it’s a high-quality watercolor paper that is absorbent and makes the colors pop and blend beautifully! Beginner friendly as well. It’s made learning watercolors a breeze for me when I first started painting.
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