ARCHES 400lb 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", 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.