ARCHES 31 x 41 cm 640 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block

Precious Paper - Arches natural white 100% cotton watercolor paper offers timeless beauty and an unparalleled touch. This rich paper is available in 13 sizes and three rough textures: cold pressed, hot pressed and rough. Superior Strength - The cylinder molding process distributes the cotton fibers evenly, providing excellent resistance to scratching and erasure without tearing or linting. Heavyweight cold pressed watercolor paper can be evenly loosened when wet, giving you superior control. Exquisite Quality - Fully glued to preserve the integrity of the paper. Arches cold press watercolor blocks are natural grain and free of optical brighteners, matched with a protective cover sheet and pH neutral paper. Unique Gelatin Sizing "to the Core" - Arches watercolor paper is the only art paper in the world with gelatin sizing. It prevents paint from penetrating the paper while enhancing the gloss and transparency of your colors, making blending, overlaying and removing paint easy, wet or dry. PREMIUM ART PAPER SINCE 1492 - Five centuries later, Arches' philosophy remains the same. We make the best paper, which allows you to create your best work, so it will last as long as our formula traditions.

Producing prestigious art papers since 1492, Arches has been the paper of choice for artists from Van Gogh and Matisse to Picasso, Dali, Warhol and more. This archival paper is molded with 100% cotton fibers and has a natural white sheen that stands the test of time so your masterpiece will shine long after you've laid it down. Gelatin sizing, an exclusive process from Arches, gives every Arches cold-pressed block incredible absorbency. The internal and external fibers of pH-neutral gelatin sizing hold the pigments in place without oversaturating. Each block of this 300lb cold-pressed watercolor paper boasts a durable and protective black cover sheet. When peeled back, you'll find that each sheet of textured paper is securely attached on all four sides. It also helps retain its shape. Painting with the paper attached to the block allows you to easily correct mistakes in liquid media over and over again without warping or buckling, as the paper remains perfectly flat while adhered to the block. These watercolor supplies are not only durable, but versatile. Arches is much more than just watercolor paper. This exquisite, heavyweight cotton paper works with any wet technique, including ink, gouache, and acrylic painting. The cotton fibers adapt to the medium you use to create your work. Available in three sizes in blocks of 10 sheets, with a weight of 300 lb (640 gsm), it is the ideal drawing paper for artists. Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper contains no optical brightening agents (compliant with ISO 9701). When it comes to high-end consistency and versatility, you'll find the exceptional quality you're looking for in Arches' premium paper.