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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", 400lb Rough Press, Natural White
For artists who push their materials to the limit, the Arches 400lb Rough Press Natural White sheet offers unrivaled weight and texture. This ultra-heavy, 100% cotton sheet provides maximum absorbency and strength—eliminating the need for stretching, even under intense water saturation. The coarse surface texture enhances granulation, drybrush, and gestural brushwork with stunning results.
Size: 22" x 30"
Weight: 400lb (850gsm)
Surface: Rough press – heavily textured
Color: Natural white
Composition: 100% cotton
Edges: Four deckled edges
Sizing: Gelatin-sized internally and externally
Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France
Ideal For:
Watercolor with bold textures and heavy washes
Granulating pigments and dynamic brushwork
Wet-on-wet, lifting, and layering
Mixed media with aggressive techniques
Features & Benefits:
No need for taping or stretching—sheet stays flat on its own
Rough grain enhances pigment granulation and surface energy
Handles vigorous scrubbing, lifting, and reworking
Warm-toned natural white offers classic visual depth
Archival, acid-free quality for professional presentation
For fearless painters and expressive styles, this is Arches’ most rugged and ready-to-use sheet.