Saunders Waterford is an exquisite English watercolor paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine.
Saunders Waterford is made using 100% cotton to archival standards, each sheet is buffered with calcium carbonate to help defend finished pieces of work from discoloration caused by acids present in pollution.
The attractive surface of Saunders Waterford is created using natural woolen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. The surface is coated in gelatin making it strong and resilient to scrubbing and other rough treatments without the surface tearing.
Saunders Waterford is a high quality professional watercolor paper that comes with the endorsement of the Royal Watercolor Society.
Harmonious and natural grain surface achieved thanks to the use of traditional mould-made manufacture techniques.
Great dimensional stability (ability of the paper to retain its original size and shape when exposed to changes in moisture content)
Its unique gelatine surface and stock-sizing enables this paper to resist to scraping and shows colours at their best.
Permanent paper complying with the ISO9706 standards: mould-resistant, acid-free and without optical brighteners agents for limited aging of the paper and optimal longevity overtime.
Made the traditional way, on a cylinder mould, this paper has a harmonious natural grain
Made of long 100% cotton fibres, ARCHES Watercolour paper can absorb a lot of water without warping or causing the colours to bleed
Sized to the core with natural gelatine, it can be scratched without tearing or lining
12 sheets
Harmonious and natural grain surface achieved thanks to the use of traditional mould-made manufacture techniques.
Great dimensional stability (ability of the paper to retain its original size and shape when exposed to changes in moisture content)
Its unique gelatine surface and stock-sizing enables this paper to resist to scraping and shows colours at their best.
Permanent paper complying with the ISO9706 standards: mould-resistant, acid-free and without optical brighteners agents for limited aging of the paper and optimal longevity overtime.
