Arches Hot Press Watercolour Blocks

Arches Hot Press Watercolour blocks are convenient for the studio or travel. The paper is cut to size and bound on all four sides.
Arches Hot Press Watercolour Blocks Arches watercolour papers are exceptional quality and mould-made in France  from 100% cotton fibers to ensure these papers are acid free and pH neutral. The gelatin sizing creates a durable surface which can hold layers of colour washes and still be durable for  removing and reapplying colour.  Artists are able to create all sorts of unique watercolour effects and corrections. This paper can handle it. It is the most durable paper on the market. Arches Hot Press Watercolour blocks are convenient for use in the studio or travelling. The paper is cut to size and bound on all four sides. This special binding eliminates the need for stretching as bound paper buckles less than loose paper. Be sure to let it dry before removing the sheets. The wet paper will shrink as it dries and the paper will return to a flat surface when completely dry. To remove a sheet, look for the unglued spot on the top-edge of the block. Slide a palette knife under the first paper and gently run the knife edge along the paper to gently lift the single sheet from the block. Another tip: buy larger blocks and tape-off smaller sections to paint. This way you can work on two or four paintings at a time. These blocks contain 20 sheets of  Hot Press 140 lb. Arches paper Arches Papers come in Hot Press , Cold Press and Rough. This relates to the texture of the paper. Each surface is desirable to different reasons. Surfaces: Hot Press (left image below) is very smooth. It has been ironed flat. It is ideal for detailed illustrations where crisp lines are necessary (ie: product or car illustration, botanical documentation or anatomical reference). Cold Press (Centre image below) is the most popular texture for watercolour painting.  It has a slight texture which comes from the texture of the felt used to press the water out of the paper during production. The texture of watercolour paper may add personality to your art. Watercolours  pigments may separate from the water and fall into or fill the bottom dips in the paper texture. This is called granulation. Some colours do this better than others. Test your colours to learn which colour granulates better than others. Please not some English paper manufacturers refer to  Cold Press as Not which means 'not Hot Press'. English a fun language. Rough (Right) image below) paper, as the name suggests, is a more textured paper than Cold Press. The bumpy surface shows off granulation the best. Landscape and abstract artists appreciate the special effects created by rougher papers.  

are full of 100% cotton paper of the highest quality and glued on all 4 sides. The convenience of working on a block eliminates the need for

Arches Watercolor Blocks

Watercolor Block, Hot-Pressed, 14 inch x 20 inchArches has a tradition of creating high-quality papers for over five centuries. This watercolor paper is superior quality, mold-made paper from the Arjomari Mills of France. This convenient block is glued on all four sides, keeping your surface taut and allowing you to create artwork instantly. Once it's dry, simply remove with a dull knife or the end of your paintbrush.

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