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Last updated 15 May 2024

The Arches paper mill in the Vosges, France, makes high-end papers suitable for all artistic techniques. All ARCHES Fine Art and printing papers are made on a cylinder mould. ARCHES is the only paper mill in the world to gelatin size its watercolour paper "to the core".

Original Arches Natural White Watercolor Paper has been prized by artists since the founding of Arches in 1492. This legendary paper is still made with natural cotton fibers carefully selected for their absorbency and durability. Arches Watercolor Paper is mould-made.

Arches Watercolor Paper 22 x 30, Hot Press / 300 lb / Natural White

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This 100% rag, water-marked watercolor paper is mould-made in France. The sheets are hand inspected for consistency and quality in surface, texture, and performance. Because the paper has been sized both in the beater and again after the sheet has been formed, repeated erasures can be done without any feathering. Special felts give a handsome grain finish to the cold pressed paper. Hot pressed sheets have a consistently smooth surface. All sheets have four deckle edges.