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ARCHES BLOCK 140lb HOT PRESS 14''x20''

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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 Block – 14" x 20", 140lb Hot Press
Smooth, strong, and beautifully responsive, the Arches 140lb Hot Press Watercolor Block in 14" x 20" offers artists a broad surface for expressive washes and intricate detail alike. This hot press block features a nearly textureless surface that’s perfect for precise brushwork, clean line art, and fluid ink applications. Built with 100% cotton and gelatin-sized throughout, it holds up under multiple layers and reworking without compromise.

  • Size: 14" x 20"

  • Weight: 140lb (300gsm)

  • Surface: Hot press – extra smooth

  • Binding: Glued on all four sides (block)

  • Sheet Count: 20 sheets

  • Color: Natural white

  • Composition: 100% cotton

  • Sizing: Gelatin-sized internally and externally

  • Manufacturing: Cylinder mould-made in France

Ideal For:

  • Detailed watercolor renderings

  • Ink, pen-and-wash, and gouache

  • Illustration, botanical, and scientific art

  • Smooth transitions and layering techniques

  • Mixed media and graphite overlays

Features & Benefits:

  • Silky surface for crisp edges and controlled strokes

  • Resists buckling and distortion while wet

  • Archival quality for long-term preservation

  • Ample space for finished works or large-scale designs

  • 4-sided block format keeps sheets flat and stable

Whether you're crafting precision compositions or exploring fluid abstract forms, this block supports your vision with stability and elegance.

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