ARCHES 300lb COLD PRESS BRIGHT 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 Cold Press, Bright White
With its balanced texture, heavyweight resilience, and radiant white tone, the Arches 300lb Cold Press Bright White sheet is the go-to for professionals who want vivid color and durable structure. This no-stretch-required heavyweight paper is ideal for bold washes, controlled layering, and scrubbing without compromise.

• Size: 22" x 30"

• Weight: 300lb (640gsm)

• Surface: Cold press – moderately textured

• Color: Bright white

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Edges: Four deckled edges

• Sizing: Gelatin-sized internally and externally

• Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France

Ideal For:

• Full-strength watercolor painting

• Layered glazes, lifting, and wet-in-wet techniques

• Mixed media and gouache

• Artists who prefer not to stretch or tape down paper

Features & Benefits:

• 300lb weight handles heavy washes without warping

• Cold press texture is versatile for both loose and detailed styles

• Bright white base intensifies saturation and contrast

• Extremely durable—built for aggressive techniques and reworking

• Archival and acid-free for professional use and framing

This sheet is ready for your most ambitious projects—bringing brilliance, texture, and strength to every stroke.