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Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 pound, Hot Press, 11.69"x16.53"

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Size: 11.69"x16.53"


Style: Hot Press


Features

  • The hot press finish is primarily used for portraits. Discreet and reserved, it focuses attention on the subject of the work, emphasizing the drawing
  • All Arches papers are cylinder mould made as they have been for over a century. With long fibers, this thick, stable sheet is beautiful, durable, and resillient.
  • Each sheet of Arches Watercolour is tub-sized in a bath of pure natural gelatin and then air dried to add additional strength and durability
  • The best quality control. Our paper undergoes sophisticated testing and monitoring, with every sheet individually inspected to assure the finest quality
  • Contains one pad with 12 sheets, 300 GSM

Description

Arches watercolor paper is made the traditional way, using a cylinder mould. This method ensures that the fibres are evenly distributed which makes the paper extremely stable, so it will not warp or stretch when water is applied to it. Arches watercolor paper is made from long, 100Percent cotton fibres, allowing it to absorb a lot of water without warping or causing the colors to bleed. It is sized to the core with natural gelatin, so it can be scratched without tearing or linting. This Internal sizing also prevents paint penetrating into the paper, allowing light to shine through the pigment and reflect off the paper while ensuring durability of the colors.

Brand: Arches


Color: Green


Material: Paper


Sheet Size: 11.69 x 16.53 inches


Paper Finish: Watercolor


Brand: Arches


Color: Green


Material: Paper


Sheet Size: 11.69 x 16.53 inches


Paper Finish: Watercolor


Product Dimensions: 16.53"L x 11.69"W


Recommended Uses For Product: Monitoring


Sheet Count: 12


Number of Items: 1


Style: Hot Press


Manufacturer: ColArt Americas


Paper Dimensions: 11.69 x 16.53 inches


Unit Count: 12.0 Count


Item Weight: 0.99 Pounds


Global Trade Identification Number: 94


Item Weight: 15.8 ounces


Item model number: 1795099


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Number of pieces: 1


Batteries required: No


Included Components: Contains one pad with 12 sheets, 300 GSM


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Wonderful Watercolor paper
Size: 9"x12" Style: Rough
Premier 100% cotton watercolor paper. Hard to beat. Paint puddle easy to pick up because paper retains moisture longer. Strokes on paper actually look better than they do on cheap, cellulose paper. Big difference in learning curve. This paper makes learning easier.
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2025 by R. J. Elhardt

  • Nice paper
Size: 9"x12" Style: Hot Press
This paper have a nice smooth surface. I didn't think it will be so smooth so for my purpose I didn't work. Will finish the first drawing and see how it goes.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2026 by Romualdo

  • High Quality Paper
Size: 9"x12" Style: Cold Press
If you do watercolor art, you likely know Arches. It is such good paper and is always consistent. The quality is top notch. This size is portable and I always enjoy their paper.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2026 by Anne B Propst

  • Arches 100% cold pressed paper ~ excellent
Size: 9"x12" Style: Cold Press
Arches continues to produce the highest quality cold pressed paper in 100% cotton. Excellent tooth and absorbency. The hobby artist can easily divide a sheet to create small works of art, thereby “stretching” the $ investment. Every watercolorist should try this product at least once!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2025 by AnitaJ

  • Best price I’ve seen
Size: 9"x12" Style: Cold Press
This is the best price that I’ve seen on Arches paper so far. I thought I would try this paper because I’ve heard people say it’s the best. I’ve also heard it’s very expensive but it’s the most important thing in watercolors. They say if you’re just starting out with watercolor and want to invest in one good quality item, the best quality paper you can afford is the first thing you should buy. Then they say Arches is the brand of that high quality paper, always followed by, “it’s expensive but worth it”. I find that If you buy it from an art store at full price it is much more expensive. I have been able to find it on Amazon for a much better value. The paper is great and I do get better results when I paint on it. I feel like the paint behaves differently than on cheaper, cellulose paper. I buy this 9x12 paper pad then I cut the sheets down in halves or quarters. This stretches the value a bit further. I find that if I paint on an entire sheet of 9x12 I end up with a lot of empty space around the outside edges of the page anyway. I’m new to watercolor and have been working on composition but a lot of my practice focuses on single subjects. I do a lot of practice on cheaper paper and then bring out this Arches paper for the “higher quality” practice. The “practice” pieces that I don’t mind showing to other people. The cheaper, cellulose paper is a place for me to determine which colors work well for the subject I’m painting, to practice how to hold the brush or even the correct size of brush for the subject I want to paint. Like I said, I’m new to watercolor so I have to start from square one. Once I’ve figured that out I am able to bring out the cotton paper to practice my blending techniques, how much water to use, the different behaviors of all the colors on my palette, etc…. Arches paper is very forgiving for beginners like me because I find that the paper can stand up to the scrubbing and lifting of mistakes. If I accidentally use too much water the paper dries nicely (eventually) enough that the whole piece isn’t ruined. In the event that the piece doesn’t turn out well on the front of the paper I can still use the less textured back side of the paper so that it doesn’t go to waste. The paper is very durable since it’s so thick and made of cotton and it can handle being painted on the front and the back. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022 by Miss See

  • great product
Size: 9"x12" Style: Cold Press
they were right about this paper! it makes all the difference
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2026 by Morri

  • Good paper for watercolor.
Size: 9"x12" Style: Cold Press
Perfect to learn watercolors. I tear the edges for a tapered/organic look.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025 by CJ

  • A Watercolor Staple That improves your Work
Size: 9"x12" Style: Cold Press
When I first began watercolor painting lessons I was encouraged to buy the best paper I could afford and Arches was highly recommended everywhere I looked. It is excellent paper, holds water well, dries beautifully and made even my first paintings look far better than they actually were. Now, I just know I’m going to have a good painting experience with admirable results when I use this paper. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2025 by Upstate NY Reviewer

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