ARCHES 300lb COLD 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 Cold Press, Natural White
No stretching, no taping, no compromise—the Arches 300lb Cold Press Natural White sheet is a heavyweight champion beloved by professional watercolorists. Its thick, 100% cotton surface lays flat under the heaviest washes and offers a balanced texture that suits both fine detail and expressive brushwork.

• Size: 22" x 30"

• Weight: 300lb (640gsm)

• Surface: Cold press – moderate texture

• Color: Natural white

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Edges: Four deckled edges

• Sizing: Gelatin-sized internally and externally

• Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France

Ideal For:

• Heavy water application and multiple washes

• Layered watercolor, gouache, and mixed media

• Large-scale works or standalone sheets

• Artists who want to skip stretching

Features & Benefits:

• Ultra-heavyweight—requires no taping or mounting

• Cold press surface balances texture with detail control

• Withstands intense water and repeated reworking

• Natural white tone adds a classic, warm feel

• Archival, acid-free paper made to last

This is the paper to reach for when your technique is bold, your paint is wet, and your surface needs to hold up to it all.