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Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets

Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets

Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets
$ 54.05

Score By Feature

Based on 321 ratings
Absorbency
9.50
Value for money
9.08
For beginners
8.38

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How Our Score Is Calculated

Product Description

On a cylinder-mold machine, paper is made with natural cotton fibers.
Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrushing are all great options.
Natural gelatin sizing is used in the production of this product.
20 sheets of 100% cotton paper natural white acid free
140 lb / 300 g 12"X16" cold press

Questions & Answers

I'm looking for a gift for my wife, and I'm wondering if "Off White" is a common watercolor paper color, or should I look for a pure white?

My preference is for the off white, as the pure white is very white!

What is the best way to get the u-shaped u-shaped u-shaped u- tube for removing the paper sheets from the block ?

I use a kitchen knife and insert it into the small opening in the middle. Work your way around the block slowly and carefully. After that, a sheet will be removed from you.

When it's delivered to your door, how heavy is the package? My mother, who lives in another country, has requested that I purchase this block and send it to her. Please accept my sincere gratitude! ?

The pad by itself is rated at 2. I believe it would weigh no more than 2 pounds if you include the packaging. 8 pounds, with a chance of 3 pounds at the most.

Selected User Reviews For Arches 200177170 Watercolor Block Cold Press, 12X16-Inch, 20 Sheets

Their block quality has deteriorated over time
3/5

These watercolor blacks have been in my collection for a long time. There was a time when taking a sheet off the block could be difficult, and you had to be careful not to rip it and ruin your painting, but for the most part, they are fantastic. However, I've had issues with blocks I've purchased in the last two or three years, which is extremely frustrating. The sheets are starting to fall off the chopping block. The black rubber around the edges is too thin and weak to keep them in place. On the larger blocks I've purchased, almost the entire block of papers will come loose from the bottom board, or it will come apart in the middle, and on smaller blocks, just the top layer will begin to come apart, causing the painting I'm working on to not dry flat, defeating the purpose of using the block. I like aquarelle arches paper, but I wish their blocks were of higher quality.

Natalie Gill
Natalie Gill
| Apr 22, 2021
Something about Arches watercolor blocks has changed since I last used them
3/5

Something has changed with Arches watercolor blocks; I've used them for over 37 years, and in the last year or so, I've had issues with buckling and separation from the main block, but I haven't found anything that can withstand the abuse of scrubbing or lifting if necessary.

Rodrigo Valdez
Rodrigo Valdez
| Aug 09, 2021
This piece of writing appeals to me greatly
5/5

This piece of writing appeals to me greatly. It has enough texture that my brush strokes end up with sparkly white areas. After I remove the masking fluid, it holds up well, which was a major issue with cheaper papers. At the same time, I'm working on two different blocks: I use tape to further seal the edges, then use the kitchen faucet to rinse the top sheet of a block before propping it up to dry.

Denisse GIBBONS
Denisse GIBBONS
| Sep 26, 2021
The letter A is for Arches
5/5

This paper is perfect for watercolor painting. For me, the most important benefit is that I can easily remove color when I need or want to. It's pricey, and I wish it were less so, but it's one of the best papers I've come across.

Marcus Schroeder
Marcus Schroeder
| Oct 20, 2021
I've never used a better piece of paper in my life
5/5

(Tidy up your tools@) I wanted to show how to separate a page from a block with an image. Instead, I'll advise you to make sure you're using a clean knife that's free of any previous painting's watercolor residue. br>br>This paper is so good that it's giving me a painter's version of writer's block.

Kenzo Hodges
Kenzo Hodges
| Apr 11, 2021
Watercolor paper on a block of excellent quality
5/5

My preferred mode of transportation is ink on watercolor paper This weight can withstand even the wettest of washes. Arches comes highly recommended.

Declan Morris
Declan Morris
| Apr 06, 2021
Artist's paper of the highest quality
5/5

I paint animal portraits with watercolors, and this paper is the best I've found so far. Although it is pricey, the quality and roughness are ideal.

Stella Brandt
Stella Brandt
| Dec 28, 2020
Watercolor paper made by Arches is the best! This weight of Arches paper is one of my favorites, and I've finally mastered it
5/5
Rylan Meadows
Rylan Meadows
| Dec 02, 2021

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