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ARCHES BLOCK 140lb ROUGH PRESS 18''x24''

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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 – 18" x 24", 140lb Rough Press
Big, bold, and textured to perfection—the Arches 18" x 24" Rough Press Watercolor Block gives artists an expansive and expressive surface to work on without the need to stretch or tape. Its coarse grain enhances pigment granulation and brush effects, ideal for dramatic landscapes, atmospheric washes, or gestural abstraction.

  • Size: 18" x 24"

  • Weight: 140lb (300gsm)

  • Surface: Rough press – heavily textured

  • 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:

  • Bold, textured watercolor painting

  • Granulating pigments and expressive strokes

  • Landscape, seascape, and abstract work

  • Mixed media where tooth enhances layering

Features & Benefits:

  • Strong texture enhances pigment movement and surface variation

  • Block format prevents warping—no mounting needed

  • Durable enough for heavy washes and lifting

  • Natural white tone gives warmth and softness to your palette

  • Archival, acid-free, and ideal for finished works

The large format and rich texture invite a freer hand and bigger vision—perfect for making a statement.

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