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The transparent nature of the watercolor technique makes paper a vital part of the finished look. Bockingford Tinted Paper offers the artist a unique environment for watercolor painting with the addition of a colored background, which is an ideal way of adding atmosphere to your paintings. This mouldmade, 100% alpha cellulose sheet has an archival neutral pH and is available in five lightfast colors. This paper is also perfect for a wide range of painting and drawing media.

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