Arches Watercolor Pad - 140 lb. Cold Press, 11.7" x 16.5"

Arches Watercolor Pads are made from the same great Arches Natural White, 140 lb. Watercolor Paper that has been prized by artists since the founding ofﾠArches in 1492. This legendary paper is still made with natural cotton fibers, carefully selected for their absorbency and durability. Arches paper is mould-made on a cylinder-mould machine which ensures that fibers are not closely aligned but are randomly oriented and densely interwoven in all directions. This adds considerable strength to the paper and produces a natural,ﾠattractively textured surface with the look and feel of a vintage handmade paper.

Each sheet is acid-free, pH-neutral, gelatin-sized to the core, and air-dried. It's strong enough to withstand many washes of color, masking fluid, scrubbing, and artist's tape. Available in 12 sheet, top-taped pads.

Cold Press - The cold press finish has a light texture and is the most common watercolor paper finish. It reflects light well, retaining the transparent quality of watercolors. A light tooth makes it easier to achieve certain details. Not just for watercolors, Arches Cold Press is also recommended for gouache, acrylic, dry drawing media, and airbrush.