Arches Aquarelle watercolour paper is acid-free and chlorine free. It is made of 100% cotton fibres which provide strength and stability and professional archival quality. The paper is tub-sized in natural gelatine and air-dried, so it can take scrubbing, scratching and erasing while keeping the original intensity of the watercolour. It also contains an anti-microbial agent to help resist mildew. Arches Aquarelle uses no optical brighteners so it's natural white colour will not yellow with age and archival value is ensured. Suitable for watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, acrylics and calligraphy.

Arches watercolour blocks come in a variety of sizes, surfaces textures, and weights. The convenience of working on a block eliminates the need for stretching. Arches blocks are not only for painting, but also work well for drawing as it provides a sturdy support surface to work on.

Sizing is important to watercolor paper. It helps the paper accept washes, scratching and erasing without affecting the actual fibers and strength of the paper.

Manufactured in the same French mill since 1492, Arches watercolour papers are produced on a cylinder mould with pure French stream water. Made with natural gelatin sizing. It is naturally white - containing no optical brighteners, and offers optimal longevity. Each sheet of Arches watercolour paper is hand inspected to ensure consistency and durability.

Please note, this product has a rough surface. The surface of the paper is textured, and is not suitable for extremely detailed work. Most painters will find it suitable for most purposes.

Bockingford is a beautiful English watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. This is a high quality paper made using pure materials to archival standards. The surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive texture. Appreciated for its excellent colour lifting abilities. This is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world.

Bockingford is a beautiful English watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. This is a high quality paper made using pure materials to archival standards. The surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive texture. Appreciated for its excellent colour lifting abilities. This is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world.

A high quality and affordable watercolour paper block, available in unique shapes and in cold pressed or hot pressed textures. Fluid Watercolour Paper comes from a 1618 European mill, produced in small batches and at slow speeds. For Easy Paper blocks, the papers are glued on 2 edges which holds the top sheet flat and allows for easy removal.This block consists of 15 sheets of 300gsm cold pressed watercolour paper. Size 6x8in, 15x20cm.

A high quality and affordable watercolour paper block, available in unique shapes and in cold pressed or hot pressed textures. Fluid Watercolour Paper comes from a 1618 European mill, produced in small batches and at slow speeds. For Easy Paper blocks, the papers are glued on 2 edges which holds the top sheet flat and allows for easy removal.This block consists of 15 sheets of 300gsm hot pressed watercolour paper. Size 9x12in, 22x30cm

Jacksons Two Rivers Handmade Watercolour Paper : NOT surface : 140lb : 22x30in : 10 sheets Made exclusively for Jackson s by the Two Rivers paper mill in Somerset. This paper is conservation quality, made with 100% cotton and linen rag and very hard sized. This means that the surface is incredibly tough, allowing the artist to work the surface for much longer than with more absorbent artists papers. Because the paint is not drawn into the paper the pigment dries to a sharp and brilliant finish. The inclusion of linen in its make-up results in an unusually tough surface which will resist much lifting out, scrubbing and re-working. Reassuringly, the 400 year old mill is also hydro powered making it very environmentally friendly. TR has a unique random surface texture unlike the mechanically even weave of most other branded papers. This also means that there is not a right or wrong side as both sides are identical. As well as watercolour, our papers are used for other media including pastels, oils, printmaking, photographic processes and many types of mixed media. The NOT surface is slightly rougher than most.

Artists’ handmade paper from Khadi Papers India. This paper is made from 100% long fibred cotton rag. Internally sized with neutral pH size. Tub sized (surface sized) with gelatine. Acid free. Rough surface. For watercolour and all painting and drawing media. For oil painting prime with acrylic gesso.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made, produced with 100% cotton, chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. Traditional white, without optical bleaching. Two deckle edges and watermarked "FABRIANO+ARTISTICO" on the short side. Short grain. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs. Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

Glued on all 4 edges (after painting is dry gently remove top painted sheet with butter knife along edges from inside gap).NOTE: image is of NOT (cold pressed) block, please check description for texture you require.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made, produced with 100% cotton, chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. Traditional white, without optical bleaching. Two deckle edges and watermarked "FABRIANO+ARTISTICO" on the short side. Short grain. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs. Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

Glued on all 4 edges (after painting is dry gently remove top painted sheet with butter knife along edges from inside gap).NOTE: image is of NOT (cold pressed) block, please check description for texture you require.

The Fabriano Watercolour paper is made of a valuable mixture of lignin free (cotton 25%) and cellulose pulp. The absence of acid guarantees the inalterability over time of the paper. Produced with 100% of E.C.F. pulp (Elemental Chlorine Free), F.S.C. certified from forests responsibly managed respectful of environmental, social and economic standards. It is sized internally and externally, guaranteeing optimal absorbance. The quality/price ratio of this paper guarantees an exceptional offer for students of fine arts schools and beginners. Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink and drawing. The surface is cold press.

Bockingford is a beautiful English watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. This is a high quality paper made using pure materials to archival standards.

It's attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive texture. Appreciated for its excellent colour lifting abilities. This is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world.

This Bockingford paper has a textured Rough surface.

Daler-Rowney Aquafine Jumbo Watercolour Paper Pads are manufactured on a Fourdrinier paper machine using 100% virgin woodpulp. To prevent the deterioration colour over time this paper is acid-free and buffered. The paper surface is slightly textured, free of OBA and is externally and internally sized. Aquafine watercolour paper is aimed at beginners and students as well as professional artists preferring to work in mainly dry water colour painting techniques.

50 Sheets, 300gsm/ 140lbs

Artists’ handmade paper from Khadi Papers India. This paper is made from 100% long fibred cotton rag. Internally sized with neutral pH size. Tub sized (surface sized) with gelatine. Acid free. Smooth surface. For watercolour and all painting and drawing media. For oil painting prime with acrylic gesso.

This superb artist grade paper from Saunders Waterford has a watermark in the corner for authenticity and 4 deckle edges which are visually beautiful and perfect for float framing.Please note that while Saunders Waterford High White papers are noticeably whiter than the traditional Saunders Waterford paper, they still have a pale cream appearance. This is because it is not currently possible to whiten the paper to a bright white without compromising light-fastness by using Optical Brightening Agents. The whiter shade of Saunders Waterford High White paper is achieved by adding a high white lightfast pigment with good long-life properties, as used in some watercolour paints. Artists grade watercolour paper is archival which means it will not discolour or fall apart over time and is made of 100% cotton rag. This paper is much more durable than lower grades of paper because it is gelatine surface sized and it is mould-made, both of which mean it can take scrubbing of the surface without falling apart. Saunders Waterford paper is endorsed by the Royal Watercolour Society.Please note, these sheets are hot-pressed: they have an extremely smooth surface, ideal for detailed watercolour painting. For more information on the production and properties of watercolour papers, click here.

Saunders Waterford is an exquisite watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine. This is the superior quality watercolour paper made by St Cuthberts Mill and comes with the Royal Watercolour Society’s endorsement. Made using 100% cotton, the highest quality papermaking material, to high archival standards. Each sheet is buffered with calcium carbonate to help defend finished pieces of work from discolouration caused by acids present in atmospheric pollution.Its attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. The surface is sized in gelatine making it strong and resilient to scrubbing, and other rough treatments.

Weight: 300g/m² (140lb)

Sheets: 20

Jacksons Two Rivers Handmade Watercolour Paper : NOT surface : 200lb : 22x30in : 20 sheets Made exclusively for Jackson s by the Two Rivers paper mill in Somerset. This paper is conservation quality, made with 100% cotton and linen rag and very hard sized. This means that the surface is incredibly tough, allowing the artist to work the surface for much longer than with more absorbent artists papers. Because the paint is not drawn into the paper the pigment dries to a sharp and brilliant finish. The inclusion of linen in its make-up results in an unusually tough surface which will resist much lifting out, scrubbing and re-working. Reassuringly, the 400 year old mill is also hydro powered making it very environmentally friendly. TR has a unique random surface texture unlike the mechanically even weave of most other branded papers. This also means that there is not a right or wrong side as both sides are identical. As well as watercolour, our papers are used for other media including pastels, oils, printmaking, photographic processes and many types of mixed media. The NOT surface is slightly rougher than most.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made and is produced with 100% cotton. It is chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. This paper is traditional white, without optical bleaching.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour papers have two deckle edges and are watermarked ‘FABRIANO+ARTISTICO’ on the short grain side. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs.

Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

News update: Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper has had a slight texture change. This will be of interest to artists who choose it for its ultra smooth surface.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made, produced with 100% cotton, chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. Traditional white, without optical bleaching. Two deckle edges and watermarked "FABRIANO+ARTISTICO" on the short side. Short grain. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs. Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

Glued on all 4 edges (after painting is dry gently remove top painted sheet with butter knife along edges from inside gap).NOTE: image is of NOT (cold pressed) block, please check description for texture you require.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made, produced with 100% cotton, chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. Traditional white, without optical bleaching. Two deckle edges and watermarked "FABRIANO+ARTISTICO" on the short side. Short grain. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs. Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

Glued on all 4 edges (after painting is dry gently remove top painted sheet with butter knife along edges from inside gap). NOTE: image is of NOT (cold pressed) block, please check description for texture you require.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made, produced with 100% cotton, chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. Traditional white, without optical bleaching. Two deckle edges and watermarked "FABRIANO+ARTISTICO" on the short side. Short grain. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs. Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

Glued on all 4 edges (after painting is dry gently remove top painted sheet with butter knife along edges from inside gap). NOTE: image is of NOT (cold pressed) block, please check description for texture you require.

Fabriano 5 is an exceptionally smooth paper made by the Italian company Fabriano. This paper is both surface sized and watermarked, with the Fabriano logo. The Fabriano 5 paper is mould made from 50% cotton and 50% carefully selected raw material. The absence of acid to guarantees excellent permanence and resistance to ageing.

This paper is designed for watercolour painting and lithography printing, but can also be used for tempera, charcoal, graphite, wax, and pastel. It is immensely popular product with watercolour artists and printmakers alike.

Please note: There has been a slight texture change to the Fabriano 5 paper meaning it is slightly less smooth than before.