Arches Watercolor Blocks

Description

Convenient pre-stretched 100% cotton watercolor blocks

Arches watercolor blocks are a favorite among artists for more than 500 years manufactured in the same French mill since 1492. Made from 100% cotton linters and both internally and externally gelatin sized, these blocks are durable acid-free, pH-neutral and air-dried paper. Arches Aquarelle watercolor blocks are one of the finest art papers in the world. You too can bring this historical, artist quality paper to your own works with these convenient, pre-stretched blocks! Glued on all four sides, eliminating the need to wet and stretch the paper before painting, as the glue prevents the sheet from curling and buckling during painting. Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Blocks are available in 3 surface finishes, 2 paper weights, and all in a Natural White shade. Excellent for all types of watercolor painting, ink drawing, washes — and the ideal portable painting surface, perfect for plein aire artists!

Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Paper Blocks are available in 3 surface finishes, 2 paper weights, and all in a Natural White shade.

• 140lb Blocks (300gsm, 20 sheets) – Available in Cold (medium texture), Hot (smooth texture) and Rough (high texture) Press surfaces. Each block contains 20 sheets glued on all four sides.

• 300lb Blocks(640gsm, 10 sheets)Sizes: 9×12″, 10×14″ & 12×16″ -These Cold Press (medium texture) blocks feature 10 sheets of heavyweight, 300lb Arches Natural White watercolor paper, glued on all four sides.

Key Features:

• 100% cotton watercolor paper
• Both internally and externally gelatin sized
• Durable acid-free, pH-neutral and air-dried paper
• Glued on all four sides
• Glue prevents the sheet from curling and buckling
• 3 surface finishes: Cold Press, Hot Press & Rough
• 2 paper weights: 140lb & 300lb
• 20 sheets per block (140lb) / 10 sheets (300lb)
• Natural White shade