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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 |
About this item
- 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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Product information
Brand | Arches |
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Color | White |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 9 x 12 Inches |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9"W |
Sheet Count | 12 |
Item model number | 400014953 |
ASIN | B008N0BD0A |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,662 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #49 in Watercolor Paper |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 11.5 ounces |
Manufacturer | Arches |
Date First Available | July 19, 2012 |
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Ps, I don’t think this item should be sent in anything besides a cardboard box. A bubble envelope will almost never protect a sharp cornered sketch book. And us artists ante easygoing but super picky about little things. Probably what makes us artists. :)
As for the paper itself, if you’re looking to find out about this paper just TRUST me BUY it without thinking. It’s the best there is. Pricy yes, well honestly not even that pricy here. It’s I’d say half the normal stores going rate. Then again you know what you’re buying at a store and aren’t going to get a smashed corner and top of book item. I would love to remove any and all negatives from this comment if you guys can send a one day delivery like this one came, but of a new one I can use. This is going to be for scraps and swatches I guess. I don’t have the patients and shouldn’t have to go all the way to kinkos to return this. Or send a box with a return label on it and I’ll stuff it in as I don’t have a printer. And set it up so they pick it up lol. And a time machine while your at it so I cannn painnttt nowww ;) I know crap just happens and I’m Just messing but yes I’d like a new one please. But guys it’s Fantasticccccc paper if anyone made it all the way though that rant. Just cross your fingers your get it in a box or buy it with some other items so you now it’ll be shoved into a box. With them. I should have not a couple bags of cotton balls. Lol.
Have fun painting everyone. It really is one of life’s treasures. Especially on fantastic paper with good paints. People don’t
Realize just how important good paper is. I’d say more I’m portent than a god brush and close to as important as good paint. And this is some damn fine stuff. Butter smooth and vibrant. Lasts a lifetime (literally). Ok I’m gonna go make a paper airplane and watch tv
Cheers
This "paper" contains some cotton, which helps prevent the surface of the paper from disintegrating when it gets wet and you try to erase a mistake. Cheaper papers might have the same weight but be more fragile in this regard. The cotton is going to make this choice more expensive but your art is worth it.
Finally I will point out that most of the watercolor papers I see in stores is "cold press", which has a sort of rough texture which is well suited for capturing pigment off the brush. However this item is "hot press" which means it is smooth. I use both types of paper, but smooth is nice when you are going for realism and want to build out nice smooth gradients of color.
Like the Arches cold press, it does absorb slightly faster than other brands. This can be a good thing if you don’t like waiting forever for layers to dry. Just be sure to wet the paper enough if you’re planning to do wet on wet.
Dries pretty flat, though I do tape down my edges just in case.
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