Arches Watercolor Pad Rough Finish 140 Pound 10 X 14 Inch Natural White 12 Sheets
Why you'll like it
- Exceptional Durability — Crafted from 100 percent pure cotton fibers on a traditional cylinder-mold machine for long-lasting archival strength.
- Vibrant Color Brilliance — Natural gelatin sizing prevents paint from sinking too deeply, keeping pigment brilliance and luminosity intact.
- Expressive Texture — Pronounced rough grain finish delivers stunning granular effects, energetic washes, and dynamic dry-brush techniques.
- Buckling Resistance — Heavyweight 140 pound or 300 gsm paper absorbs generous amounts of water without warping or buckling.
Product details
Description
Elevate your artistic creations with the Arches Watercolor Pad, featuring a heavy-duty 140 pound or 300 gsm rough finish paper designed for serious watercolor artists, illustrators, and mixed media creators. Crafted on a traditional cylinder-mold machine using 100 percent pure natural cotton fibers, this paper offers exceptional strength, stability, and water absorption capacity.
The pronounced, bumpy rough texture creates striking granular effects, expressive washes, and dynamic dry-brush techniques that smooth papers simply cannot match. Treated with internal and external natural gelatin sizing, the sheets resist buckling and allow pigments to remain brilliant and vibrant on the surface without sinking too deeply into the fibers.
Each block contains 12 sheets of natural white, acid-free, and optical brightener-free paper bound securely along one edge for effortless sheet removal. Ideal for professional artists and hobbyists working with watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and ink, this genuine USA-imported art surface delivers uncompromising quality for masterpieces that stand the test of time.
How to use
- Gently pull a sheet away from the edge-glued pad or work directly on the top sheet while secured.
- Prepare the surface for washes or dry-brush techniques using watercolor, gouache, acrylic, or ink mediums.
- Allow artwork to dry completely before removing or framing.
Ingredients
100% natural cotton fibers, natural gelatin sizing, acid-free and optical brightener-free neutral pH paper composition.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Arches |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3148950013194 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What subject matter or painting style do you plan to use this rough paper for?
The rough texture of this Arches watercolor pad is exceptionally well-suited for energetic landscape paintings, expressive floral studies, textured architectural sketches, and dynamic dry-brush techniques where prominent paper grain enhances visual depth.
What mediums can be used on this Arches watercolor paper?
This versatile artist-grade paper handles a wide variety of wet and dry mediums including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, and airbrushing without feathering or bleeding.
Is this Arches watercolor paper acid-free?
Yes, the paper is completely acid-free and contains no optical brighteners, ensuring your artwork remains bright and archival over time without yellowing.
Are these Arches watercolor pads authentic USA imports available in India?
Yes, Dropy India sources these authentic Arches watercolor pads directly from the USA, ensuring you receive genuine artist-grade imported art supplies delivered straight to your doorstep.
How many sheets are included in this pad?
This edge-glued pad contains 12 sheets of heavyweight 140 pound, 300 gsm natural white paper measuring 10 by 14 inches.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.