Arches Aquarelle watercolour sheets are made on a cylinder mould, which offers a quality close to handmade papers. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The fibres are distributed evenly, the paper slackens uniformly when wet, giving the artist more control. Only papermaking on a cylindermould can produce paper with deckle edges. This process can produce papers with a high grammage & exceptional resistance to scratching & erasing. These Arches sheets are available in 3 textures:*cold press: paper with a natural, harmonious grain, suited to the majority of techniques or subjects. It reflects the light & gives the pigments a sublimelytransparent effect.*hot press: this paper undergoes an extra finishing process, passing througha press to obtain a very smooth surface. The grain is imperceptible & absorbs the colours more quickly. It is suitable for detailed work & drawing very fine lines.*rough: this is the paper with the most relief. This texture brings out the colours & gives volume. Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 185gsm Acid free: Yes ade from: 100% cotton
Colour: Natural White Ideal for: Ideal for watercolour painting, as for all wet techniques such as ink, gouache & acrylic. Texture: Rough Brand: Arches Format (cm): 56 x 76 cm Format (inches): 22 x 29.9 inches (approx.) Sizing: Sized to the core with natural gelatin: a process exclusive to Arches, who is the only paper mill in the world to gelatin size its watercolour paper to the core. Even if it is soaked for a long time, the paper will still retain enough gelatin not to become too absorbent. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. Atraditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to makepaper since 1895.
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Arches Aquarelle watercolour sheets are made on a cylinder mould, which offers a quality close to handmade papers. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The fibres are distributed evenly, the paper slackens uniformly when wet, giving the artist more control. Only papermaking on a cylindermould can produce paper with deckle edges. This process can produce papers with a high grammage & exceptional resistance to scratching & erasing. These Arches sheets are available in 3 textures:*cold press: paper with a natural, harmonious grain, suited to the majority of techniques or subjects. It reflects the light & gives the pigments a sublimelytransparent effect.*hot press: this paper undergoes an extra finishing process, passing througha press to obtain a very smooth surface. The grain is imperceptible & absorbs the colours more quickly. It is suitable for detailed work & drawing very fine lines.*rough: this is the paper with the most relief. This texture brings out the colours & gives volume. Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 300gsm Acid free: Yes Made from: 100% cotton
Colour: Natural White Ideal for: Ideal for watercolour painting, as for all wet techniques such as ink, gouache & acrylic Texture: Rough Brand: Arches Format (cm): 56 x 76 cm Format (inches): 22 x 29.9 inches (approx.) Sizing: Sized to the core with natural gelatin: a process exclusive to Arches, who is the only paper mill in the world to gelatin size its watercolour paper to the core. Even if it is soaked for a long time, the paper will still retain enough gelatin not to become too absorbent. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. Atraditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to makepaper since 1895.
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Now available in pads, Arches Oil Paper is "ready to use" without the need for any prior preparation. Specifically designed for oil painting, this durable 100% cotton, acid-free, 140 lb (300 gsm) paper features a fine grain, tough NOT surface that absorbs water & solvents, allowing the paint & pigment to remain on the surface for a vibrant effect. This is perfect for withstanding vigorous painting techniques like rubbing & scraping, & is heavy enough to support impasto layers. Available in a 23 x 31cm size & contains 12 sheets. ...

Arches Velin BKF Rives is a worldwide reference in the world of high-end art publishing papers! It is made on a cylinder mould, which offers a quality close to handmade papers. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The paper is therefore more homogeneous & has good dimensional stability. When printing, the job of positioning the humidified paper is much easier & the paper can easily withstand repeated passages through the press. Only papermaking on a cylinder mould can produce paper with deckle edges. Light fine grain: perfectly balanced soft grain & smooth surface that brings out the slightest detail. Allows the artist to obtain shadow & light effects, to create contrasts. Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 115gsm Acid free: Yes Made from: 100% cotton.

Colour: White Ideal for: Ideal for lithography, intaglio engraving, relief printing, linocut, letterpress, screen-printing, hot-foil stamping, bookbinding, heat embossing, collotype printing as well as pencil, pastel, charcoal, sanguine crayon, graphite, felt pen, calligraphy. Texture: Cold Press (NOT) Brand: Arches Format (cm): 66 x 48.2 cm Format (inches): 25.9 x 18.9 inches (approx.) Sizing: Lightly sized: smooth, absorbent surface suitable for all printmaking techniques. Velin BFK Rives is greatly appreciated by art publishers for its “love” of ink. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. A traditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to make paper since 1895. We sell these in packs online or they are available individually in our Islington Store

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Arches Velin BKF Rives is a worldwide reference in the world of high-end art publishing papers! It is made on a cylinder mould, which offers a quality close to handmade papers. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The paper is therefore more homogeneous & has good dimensional stability. When printing, the job of positioning the humidified paper is much easier & the paper can easily withstand repeated passages through the press. Only papermaking on a cylinder mould can produce paper with deckle edges. Light fine grain: perfectly balanced soft grain & smooth surface that brings out the slightest detail. Allows the artist to obtain shadow & light effects, to create contrasts. Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 115gsm Acid free: Yes Made from: 100% cotton.

Colour: Cream Ideal for: Ideal for lithography, intaglio engraving, relief printing, linocut, letterpress, screen-printing, hot-foil stamping, book binding, heat embossing, collotype printing as well as pencil, pastel, charcoal, sanguine crayon, graphite, felt pen, calligraphy. Texture: Cold Press (NOT) Brand: Arches Format (cm): 66 x 48.2 cm Format (inches): 25.9 x 18.9 inches (approx.) Sizing: Lightly sized: smooth, absorbent surface suitable for all printmaking techniques. Velin BFK Rives is greatly appreciated by art publishers for its “love” of ink. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. A traditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to make paper since 1895. Sold in a pack of 10 sheets online. We sell these in packs online or they are available individually in our Islington Store

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Arches Velin BKF Rives is a worldwide reference in the world of high-end art publishing papers! It is made on a cylinder mould, which offers a quality close to handmade papers. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The paper is therefore more homogeneous & has good dimensional stability. When printing, the job of positioning the humidified paper is much easier & the paper can easily withstand repeated passages through the press. Only papermaking on a cylinder mould can produce paper with deckle edges. Light fine grain: perfectly balanced soft grain & smooth surface that brings out the slightest detail. Allows the artist to obtain shadow & light effects, to create contrasts. Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 175gsm Acid free: Yes Made from: 100% cotton.

Colour: White Ideal for: Ideal for lithography, intaglio engraving, relief printing, linocut, letterpress, screen-printing, hot-foil stamping, bookbinding, heat embossing, collotype printing as well as pencil, pastel, charcoal, sanguine crayon, graphite, felt pen, calligraphy. Texture: Cold Press (NOT) Brand: Arches Format (cm): 66 x 48.2 cm Format (inches): 25.9 x 18.9 inches (approx.) Sizing: Lightly sized: smooth, absorbent surface suitable for all printmaking techniques. Velin BFK Rives is greatly appreciated by art publishers for its “love” of ink. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. A traditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to make paper since 1895. We sell these in packs online or they are available individually in our Islington Store

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Arches Velin BKF Rives is a worldwide reference in the world of high-end art publishing papers! It is made on a cylinder mould, which offers a quality close to handmade papers. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The paper is therefore more homogeneous & has good dimensional stability. When printing, the job of positioning the humidified paper is much easier & the paper can easily withstand repeated passages through the press. Only papermaking on a cylinder mould can produce paper with deckle edges. Light fine grain: perfectly balanced soft grain & smooth surface that brings out the slightest detail. Allows the artist to obtain shadow & light effects, to create contrasts. Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 250gsm Acid free: Yes Made from: 100% cotton.

Colour: White Ideal for: Ideal for lithography, intaglio engraving, relief printing, linocut, letterpress, screen-printing, hot-foil stamping, bookbinding, heat embossing, collotype printing as well as pencil, pastel, charcoal, sanguine crayon, graphite, felt pen, calligraphy. Texture: Cold Press (NOT) Brand: Arches Format (cm): 56 x 76 cm Format (inches): 22 x 29.9 inches (approx.) Sizing: Lightly sized: smooth, absorbent surface suitable for all printmaking techniques. Velin BFK Rives is greatly appreciated by art publishers for its “love” of ink. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. A traditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to make paper since 1895. We sell these in packs online or they are available individually in our Islington Store

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Arches Velin d Arches is the reference in the world of art since 1492! It is made nowadays on a cylinder mould, the slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The paper is homogeneous & has very good dimensional stability. When printing, the job of positioning the humidified paper is much easier & the paper can easily withstand repeated passages through the press. Only papermaking on a cylinder mould can produce paper with deckle edges. Pronounced fine grain: ideal for academic drawing. Allows the artist to play with the surface, to obtain relief effects. It is easily erasable without leaving marks or linting. Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 250gsm Acid free: Yes Made from: 100% cotton.

Colour: Cream Ideal for: Ideal for lithography, intaglio engraving, relief printing, linocut, letterpress, screen-printing, blind embossing, hot-foil stamping, bookbinding, collotype printing, as well as pencil, pastel, charcoal, sanguine crayon, felt pen. Texture: Cold Press (NOT) Brand: Arches Format (cm): 56 x 76 cm Format (inches): 22 x 29.9 inches (approx.) Sizing: Lightly sized: ideal for printing, Velin d’ARCHES® paper is greatly appreciated by art publishers for its “love” of ink. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. A traditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to make paper since 1895. We sell these in packs online or they are available individually in our Islington Store

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Arches Velin d Arches is the reference in the world of art since 1492! It is made nowadays on a cylinder mould, the slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The paper is homogeneous & has very good dimensional stability. When printing, the job of positioning the humidified paper is much easier & the paper can easily withstand repeated passages through the press. Only papermaking on a cylinder mould can produce paper with deckle edges. Pronounced fine grain: ideal for academic drawing. Allows the artist to play with the surface, to obtain relief effects. It is easily erasable without leaving marks or linting. Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 250gsm Acid free: Yes Made from: 100% cotton. 

Colour: White Ideal for: Ideal for lithography, intaglio engraving, relief printing, linocut, letterpress, screen-printing, blind embossing, hot-foil stamping, bookbinding, collotype printing, as well as pencil, pastel, charcoal, sanguine crayon, felt pen. Texture: Cold Press (NOT) Brand: Arches Format (cm): 56 x 76 cm Format (inches): 22 x 29.9 inches (approx.) Sizing: Lightly sized: ideal for printing, Velin d’ARCHES® paper is greatly appreciated by art publishers for its “love” of ink. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. A traditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to make paper since 1895. We sell these in packs online or they are available individually in our Islington Store

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Arches Aquarelle watercolour sheets are made on a cylinder mould, which offers a quality close to handmade papers. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly & spread in all directions over the wire. The fibres are distributed evenly, the paper slackens uniformly when wet, giving the artist more control. Only papermaking on a cylinder mould can produce paper with deckle edges. This process can produce papers with a high grammage & exceptional resistance to scratching & erasing. These Arches sheets are available in 3 textures: Cold Pressed (NOT): paper with a natural, harmonious grain, suited to the majority of techniques or subjects. It reflects the light & gives the pigments a sublimely transparent effect. Hot Pressed: this paper undergoes an extra finishing process, passing through a press to obtain a very smooth surface. The grain is imperceptible & absorbs the colours more quickly. It is suitable for detailed work & drawing very fine lines. Rough: this is the paper with the most relief. This texture brings out the colours & gives volume. About this paper Quality/ Recommended: Recommended for professional artists. Weight: 300gsm Acid free: Yes Made from: 100% cotton

Colour: Bright White Ideal for: Ideal for watercolour painting, as for all wet techniques such as ink, gouache & acrylic. Texture: Cold Press (NOT) Brand: Arches Format (cm): 50.8 x 40.6 cm Format (inches): Sizing: Sized to the core with natural gelatin: a process exclusive to Arches, who is the only paper mill in the world to gelatin size its watercolour paper to the core. Even if it is soaked for a long time, the paper will still retain enough gelatin not to become too absorbent. Mould made: Made using a cylinder mould. A traditional process which produces very high quality papers similar to handmade paper. Arches has been using this method to make paper since 1895. We sell these in packs online or they are available individually in our Islington Store

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