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ARCHES BLOCK 140lb ROUGH PRESS 7''x10''

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.

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