ARCHES BLOCK 140lb ROUGH PRESS 10''x14''

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 – 10" x 14", 140lb Rough Press
For artists who love expressive texture, the Arches 140lb Rough Press Watercolor Block in 10" x 14" delivers a dramatic, tactile surface perfect for bold brushwork and granulation effects. Made from 100% cotton and gelatin-sized for maximum durability, this block stays flat as you paint—no stretching needed.

• Size: 10" x 14"

• Weight: 140lb (300gsm)

• Surface: Rough press – pronounced texture

• 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:

• Textural watercolor techniques

• Heavy washes and wet-on-wet work

• Granulating pigments and expressive strokes

• Landscape, abstract, or atmospheric painting

Features & Benefits:

• Rich texture enhances pigment interaction and visual depth

• Resilient surface withstands reworking and scrubbing

• Convenient block format eliminates buckling

• Archival, acid-free quality

• Natural white tone complements both muted and vivid palettes

An exceptional choice for painters who want every brushstroke to leave a distinct impression.