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Arches Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9"X12"

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Brand Arches
Color White
Material Paper
Sheet Size 9 x 12 Inches
Paper Finish Watercolor

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  • Paper made with natural cotton fibers on a cylinder-mold machine
  • Great for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrushing
  • Made with a natural gelatin sizing
  • 12 sheets of natural white, acid free, 100% cotton paper
  • 9"X12" hot press 140lb / 300g

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Arches Watercolor Pads contain paper made with natural cotton fibers on a cylinder-mold machine. This artist-grade watercolor paper is great for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrushing. Arches is made with a natural gelatin sizing. These pads contain 12 sheets of natural white, acid free, and 100% cotton paper in a fold over pad. This pad is 9"X12" hot press 140lb / 300g.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
1,162 global ratings

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Customers like the durability, quality and performance of the art media paper. For example, they mention it lasts a lifetime, works well and tears very good. Some are happy with texture, and arches. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.

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107 customers mention101 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paper. They mention that it's smooth, vibrant, and refined. Some say that it is perfect for detailed work and that it lasts a lifetime.

"...And this is some damn fine stuff. Butter smooth and vibrant. Lasts a lifetime (literally)...." Read more

"Absolutely fantastic paper..... perfect for detail work...." Read more

"nice paper for detailed drawing" Read more

"This Arches Watercolor Pad came right away when ordered. It arrived in good condition...." Read more

31 customers mention27 positive4 negative

Customers like the texture of the art media paper. They mention it's smooth, has a nice finish, and is good for detailed work. Some say that the paper is butter smooth, and that it blends nicely.

"...And this is some damn fine stuff. Butter smooth and vibrant. Lasts a lifetime (literally)...." Read more

"...However this item is "hot press" which means it is smooth...." Read more

"...In terms of quality it is heavy and smooth. The test colors I did on if took/looked nice." Read more

"...Hot press is my favorite because of the smoothness of the paper and the vibrancy that it bring forth from the paints...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the art media paper. They mention that it works well, is of high quality, and is easy to work with. Some say that the paper has a smooth surface and that it should work well for thin lines and tiny details.

"This paper works well with oms and I’m able to get lots of layers." Read more

"I’m using this paper for both watercolor and colored pencil. Works great!" Read more

"The paper arrived just in time and it was perfect." Read more

"I like it. It performs as advertised." Read more

13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

Customers like the durability of the art media paper. They mention that it lasts a lifetime, tears very well, and stands up to a lot of water. The materials and thickness of the paper allow it to buckle less under water.

"...And this is some damn fine stuff. Butter smooth and vibrant. Lasts a lifetime (literally)...." Read more

"...The pieces I've made on this paper have held up quite well." Read more

"...It will also buckle less under water because of the materials and thickness...." Read more

"...There's little tooth to hold all that moisture so I see why it could dry quickly...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the arches. They say it's great and never disappoints.

"The paper is great, arches is exceptional, but mine came practically bent in half due to being put in an envelope with no other protection." Read more

"...This Arches is perfect." Read more

"Arches has a terrific, well-deserved reputation for 100% cotton watercolor paper!" Read more

"Arches is great. It does smell a little weird when it's wet, but holds up to lots of abuse when painting" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the absorption rate of the art media paper. They mention that it lends to a better absorbency and brighter pigment. Some say that it is great for detail work and absorbs an abundance of water.

"...Like the Arches cold press, it does absorb slightly faster than other brands...." Read more

"...is my favorite water color paper, best color adhesion, vibrancy, absorption rate. Pink label is a hot press or smooth surface to paint on...." Read more

"...both still buckle, the Arches watercolor paper lends to a better absorbency and brighter pigment. I have more control over my painting...." Read more

"Great for detail work. Absorbs am abundance of water, is worked easily, buckling is minimal." Read more

29 customers mention19 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the art media paper. Some mention it's expensive, but definitely worth the price for more serious students. They say they can achieve great values and can lift/erase with ease with this paper. They are also impressed with the quality and price. However, some say it'd be a great buy and worth the hype.

"This watercolor paper is more expensive, but definitely worth the price for more serious students and artists...." Read more

"Arches is known for its quality and is worth the extra money. Hot press is smooth and a good paper to use when you are lifting out clouds for example." Read more

"...The paper is so expensive because of the amount of time and work needed to create a paper that will hold up to repeated water washings - and it does..." Read more

"...This is way more affordable than the block and seems like the same paper. Excellent price here." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the art media paper. They mention that the corners are bent and the edges are bent. The paper tears easily and gets pilly. Some customers also report that the pad fell apart.

"Absolutely incredible paper, but came all bent up. I’m very veryyy picky about my paper...." Read more

"...my printer just fine, this stuff doesn't like to take the ink, it flakes off and makes a mess inside my printer...." Read more

"...One corner is crushed and affects all pages. I’m going to cut these down so not a huge issue but will source elsewhere in the future." Read more

"Arrived damaged. Shipping box was NOT. It was dropped BEFORE packaged . Great product and price other than the mishandling. Cannot use properly now...." Read more

Best watercolor paper available!
5 Stars
Best watercolor paper available!
I really can't say enough about Arches paper, and the hot press is my favorite.If you are considering less expensive paper and hoping that it will hold up the same, it won't, there is no replacement for the real deal in watercolor paper. The paper is so expensive because of the amount of time and work needed to create a paper that will hold up to repeated water washings - and it does beautifully. It will also buckle less under water because of the materials and thickness. We all started somewhere, likely using the cheaper watercolor paper from the craft store. And it is good to play around with, but the paint simply will not look the same on inferior paper. Good paper is THE most important material in watercolor painting, even over the quality of the paint itself.Hot press is my favorite because of the smoothness of the paper and the vibrancy that it bring forth from the paints. When I use this paper it feels like I am not really doing anything, but the paper is what creates the effects. It is also very easy to sketch on. There's no other paper I will use!
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