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Brand Arches
Colour Multicolor
Material Paper
Sheet size 9 x 12 inches
Paper finish Uncoated
Product Dimensions 30.5L x 22.9W Centimetres
Recommended uses for product Watercolor painting
Sheet count 12
Paper weight 30
UPC 370041795099

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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 to provide exceptional resistance to scratching and erasing without tearing or linting; it allows our cold pressed watercolor paper 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 details

  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 30.99 x 23.11 x 0.76 cm; 340 g
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 19 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Arches
  • Place of Business ‏ : ‎ PISCATAWAY, NJ, 08854 US
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EQHJH10
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1795092
  • 鶹 Rank: #9,564 in Home (See Top 100 in Home)
  • Customer Reviews:
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Making prestigious art papers since 1492, Arches has been the paper of choice for artists from Van Gogh and Matisse to Picasso, Dali, Warhol and beyond. Hailed as brilliant, this archival paper is mold-made with 100% cotton fibers, has a natural white luster and stands the test of time so your work shines long after you've laid down your masterpiece. A process exclusive to Arches, gelatin sizing “to the core” gives every sheet on every pad of our hot press watercolor paper astounding absorbency, as the pH-neutral, gelatin-sized internal and external fibers hold pigment in place without over-saturation. Easily correct liquid media mistakes repeatedly with minimal warping to this smooth paper. Each pristine sheet of this 140 lb watercolor paper hot press has been securely fastened on the top short side with a strong, pH-neutral adhesive that also aids in shape-retention. Not only is this watercolor pad durable, but it is also versatile. Arches paper can be used for more than your watercolor supplies; this exquisite thick paper functions well with all wet techniques such as ink, gouache, and acrylic painting as the cotton fibers adapt to whatever medium you choose to craft your work. With 3 spectacular sizes available in pads of 12 140lb (300gsm) sheets, this is the ideal painting paper for artists. Arches hot pressed watercolor papers contain no optical brightening agents (permanent in accordance with ISO 9701). When it comes to high-end consistency and variety, you'll find the exceptional quality you seek within the premium papers at Arches.

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Customers like the quality, paint resistance, and water absorption of the art media paper. They mention it's excellent for watercolor painting, holds water well, and provides good results. Customers also appreciate the superior texture and smooth surface.

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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paper. They mention it's sturdy, doesn't break down with wet on wet applications, and is an advisable brand for successful paintings.

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Customers like the paint resistance of the product. They mention it's the best for watercolor painting, excellent to paint on, and a dream to reactivate painted areas.

"This paper can take a LOT of water and watercolour paint...." Read more

"...question, Arches is the best for wet on wet techniques and re-activating painted areas." Read more

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Customers like the water absorption of the product. They mention it absorbs water very well and stays saturated.

"Top notch. Best watercolour I ever used. Holds water well and does not disintegrate when I use my eraser (and I do use it a lot!)..." Read more

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"great quality paper, absorbs sooo much water and stays saturated giving you plenty of time to work wet on wet without rushing the process." Read more

"This is my favourite watercolor paper, takes lots of abuse, absorbed the paint well. My favourite." Read more

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Customers appreciate the superior texture of the product. They mention the surface is smooth.

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  • OTMS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Quality watercolour paper.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2025
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    Arches makes beautiful watercolour paper ❣️
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  • Kathy Oryschak Desjardins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality for the price
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2025
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    Good quality paper. Better than student grade, but not as good as professional. Price is comparable to quality.
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  • Pandore
    5.0 out of 5 stars En très bon etat
    Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2025
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    Pas encore utilisé 😉
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  • LM
    4.0 out of 5 stars Only 12 sheets
    Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2023
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    Arches paper is good paper, but the price for 12 sheets is expensive. I didn’t notice the paper count when I bought it, not a nice surprise.
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  • Richard J Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best for watercolor painting.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2024
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    If you are new to watercolor you will be very frustrated trying to paint on a substrate made of wood pulp
    (regular paper). You really need the durability of 100% cotton. This surface is so much tougher, even pealing tape off of it doesn't seem to damage it. It's a much better experience to paint on.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Diane RYDTSCHENKO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Watercolor pad
    Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2025
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    Great quality, shows the colors great.
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  • Gelato Girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Meilleur papier pour l’aquarelle
    Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2025
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    Meilleur papier qui existe pour faire de l’aquarelle. Il n’y a rien à dire de plus!
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  • barbara sheldon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Completely satisfied
    Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2024
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    Top notch. Best watercolour I ever used. Holds water well and does not disintegrate when I use my eraser (and I do use it a lot!) as much as other papers.
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  • Monica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inarrivabile
    Reviewed in Italy on December 17, 2024
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    La mia carta preferita
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  • Miss See
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best price I’ve seen
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
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    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. I’ve also heard it’s very expensive but it’s the most important thing in watercolors. They say if you’re just starting out with watercolor and want to invest in one good quality item, the best quality paper you can afford is the first thing you should buy. Then they say Arches is the brand of that high quality paper, always followed by, “it’s expensive but worth it”. I find that If you buy it from an art store at full price it is much more expensive. I have been able to find it on 鶹 for a much better value. The paper is great and I do get better results when I paint on it. I feel like the paint behaves differently than on cheaper, cellulose paper. I buy this 9x12 paper pad then I cut the sheets down in halves or quarters. This stretches the value a bit further. I find that if I paint on an entire sheet of 9x12 I end up with a lot of empty space around the outside edges of the page anyway. I’m new to watercolor and have been working on composition but a lot of my practice focuses on single subjects. I do a lot of practice on cheaper paper and then bring out this Arches paper for the “higher quality” practice. The “practice” pieces that I don’t mind showing to other people. The cheaper, cellulose paper is a place for me to determine which colors work well for the subject I’m painting, to practice how to hold the brush or even the correct size of brush for the subject I want to paint. Like I said, I’m new to watercolor so I have to start from square one. Once I’ve figured that out I am able to bring out the cotton paper to practice my blending techniques, how much water to use, the different behaviors of all the colors on my palette, etc…. 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. If I accidentally use too much water the paper dries nicely (eventually) enough that the whole piece isn’t ruined. In the event that the piece doesn’t turn out well on the front of the paper I can still use the less textured back side of the paper so that it doesn’t go to waste. The paper is very durable since it’s so thick and made of cotton and it can handle being painted on the front and the back.
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  • R.H.L.G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars papel bueno
    Reviewed in Spain on February 20, 2025
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    arches sin comentarios
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  • Mrs. W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but the best!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2025
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    This is expensive but probably the best watercolour paper. I use it for my paintings but not for experimentation!
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  • Claudia Grönke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super Qualität
    Reviewed in Germany on May 27, 2025
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    Das Papier hat eine sehr gute Qualität
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