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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 – 7" x 10", 140lb Rough Press
Small in size but rich in texture, the Arches 7" x 10" Rough Press Watercolor Block is perfect for plein air studies, expressive sketches, or travel painting. Its coarse surface enhances pigment granulation and brushwork, while the glued block format ensures pages stay flat from first wash to final stroke.
Size: 7" x 10"
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 inside and out
Manufacturing: Traditional cylinder mould in France
Ideal For:
Quick studies and travel painting
Bold strokes and heavily pigmented washes
Granulating pigments and textural techniques
Expressive landscapes and abstract work
Features & Benefits:
Rough texture enhances natural pigment separation and movement
Stays flat—no need to stretch or tape down
Compact format ideal for sketching in the field
Archival-quality, acid-free cotton for long-term use
Surface stands up to aggressive layering and reworking
Small, strong, and textured to perfection—this block travels well and performs even better.
