ARCHES 300lb ROUGH PRESS NATURAL WHITE 22''x30''

Important Note for Printmakers:
While this paper is designed primarily for watercolor and wet media, it can be used for etching and intaglio. Due to its extra sizing, the surface may require soaking overnight (or longer) to properly soften and prepare it for printmaking techniques.

Arches Watercolor Sheet – 22" x 30", 300lb Rough Press, Natural White
Maximum texture, maximum durability. The Arches 300lb Rough Press Natural White sheet offers a richly rugged surface on an ultra-heavyweight base that stays flat without stretching or taping. It’s ideal for painters who push their materials—through intense layering, water saturation, or physical reworking.

• Size: 22" x 30"

• Weight: 300lb (640gsm)

• Surface: Rough press – deeply textured

• Color: Natural white

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Edges: Four deckled edges

• Sizing: Gelatin-sized inside and out

• Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France

Ideal For:

• Full-bodied watercolor and expressive techniques

• Granulating and textured pigment applications

• Large washes, aggressive scrubbing, and lifting

• Mixed media on a resilient surface

Features & Benefits:

• No need for stretching or mounting—stays perfectly flat

• Rough texture maximizes visual texture and granulation

• Extremely durable—handles multiple reworkings

• Natural white surface offers soft contrast and warmth

• Acid-free and archival for lifelong preservation

For artists who embrace bold strokes, texture, and intensity—this sheet delivers on every front.