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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", 90lb Rough Press, Natural White
Light in weight but full of character, the Arches 90lb Rough Press Natural White sheet delivers a dynamic texture in a more flexible format. This 100% cotton sheet features a coarse surface ideal for capturing pigment variation, brush texture, and atmospheric effects—particularly for artists who prefer lighter paper for collage, sketching, or mounted work.
Size: 22" x 30"
Weight: 90lb (185gsm)
Surface: Rough press – bold, textured grain
Color: Natural white
Composition: 100% cotton
Edges: Four deckled edges
Sizing: Gelatin-sized inside and out
Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France
Ideal For:
Lightweight watercolor and sketch work
Dry media or drybrush with dramatic texture
Printmaking and experimental collage
Artists seeking Arches quality in a more flexible sheet
Features & Benefits:
Rough texture enhances expressive, broken brushstrokes
Lighter weight for easy mounting or layering
Responds well to lifting, reworking, and transparent techniques
Acid-free and archival, despite its lighter touch
Excellent option for studies, sketchbooks, or exploratory work
Ideal for artists who want the raw feel of rough press in a sheet that moves with them.