Watercolour Paper
all 100% acid free
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The history of Arches
The history of Arches starts in 1492 when the Arches site completed the amalgamation of the paper-making facilities around the village of Arches, south of Epinal.
The Moulins d'Arches turned to the production of high quality paper for writing and art publication. The mill thus produced paper for incunables (the name given to the first printed books), such as the Chronique de Nuremberg by Dürer. Also printed on Arches paper was the "Description De L'Égypte" commissioned by Napoleon I upon his return from his Egyptian campaign. The work was used by the royalty from 1809 to 1828. More recently, the 1922 first edition of James Joyce's Ulysses was printed on a variety of papers. One hundred and fifty of these thousand copies were printed and numbered to a larger size now known as the 'Giant Joyce', on vergé d’Arches paper.
Arches
Watercolour Pads - Handmade, worldclass, best of the best, unbelievably pleasurable.
185 gr. - 20 pages, Fine grained, coldpressed
18 x 26 cm
26 x 36 cm
31x41 cm
185 gr. - 20 pages, Rough grained, coldpressed
18 x 26 cm
26 x 36 cm
31x41 cm
300 gr. - 20 pages, Fine grained, coldpressed
18 x 26 cm
20x20 cm
26 x 36 cm
31x41 cm
300 gr. - 20 pages, Rough grained, coldpressed
18 x 26 cm
26 x 36 cm
31x41 cm
300 gr. - 20 pages, Fine grained, hotpressed
18 x 26 cm
26 x 36 cm
31x41 cm
640 gr. - 10 pages, Fine grained, coldpressed
26 x 36 cm
Fabriano
Studio
Fine grain, 300 gr. - 27x35 cm - glued on one side
Though this paper is considered a 'Student' quality, it is such nice paper and so veratile that I would recommend it to any artist. It is economical, high quality and perfect for students, beginners & emerging artist. it is constructed of 25% cotton and lignin-free cellulose, with a cold press surface. It is acid free and ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink and drawing.
The paper makers at Fabriano realize that students (and a lot of artists) cannot afford premium papers, but need the quality in order to learn proper technique. The Fabriano Watercolour paper is made of a valuable mixture of lignin free cotton and cellulose. The absence of acid guarantees the it's stability over time of the paper. Produced with 100% of E.C.F. pulp (Elemental Chlorine Free), F.S.C. certified (©1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.) from forests responsibly managed respectful of environmental, social and economic standards. It is sized internally and externally, guaranteeing optimal absorbency.
Clairefontaine
Evital - 10 pages Fine grain, 300 gr. - glued on 4 side
18 x 24 cm / price: 129.- DKK
24 x 30 cm
30 x 40 cm
Evital Studio - 10 pages - 300 gr. - medium fine - glued on 1 side
A5 (15x21 cm) / price: 38.- DKK
A4 (21x30 cm) /price: 79.- DKK