Avoid warping with Aches Blocks!
Watercolour paper made by Arches Aquarelle is chlorine- and acid-free. It is constructed of 100% cotton fibres, which offer durability, stability, and expert archival quality. Natural gelatine tub-sized paper that has been air-dried can withstand rubbing, scratching, and erasing while retaining the watercolour's original intensity. Additionally, it has an anti-microbial component that helps it fight mildew. Since Arches Aquarelle doesn't employ optical brighteners, its natural white colour won't deteriorate with time, guaranteeing its preservation value. suitable for calligraphy, watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, and acrylics.
Watercolor blocks by Arches are available in a range of sizes, textures, and weights. Stretching is unnecessary when working on a block because of its convenience. Arches blocks are useful for drawing as well as painting since they offer a stable working surface. This 20-sheet block of white Arches Aquarelle watercolour paper measures 16 × 12 inches and has four sides that are adhered. The paper is 300gsm in weight.
The size of watercolour paper is crucial. It makes the paper more resistant to washing, scratching, and erasing without compromising the strength and fibres of the paper itself. Since 1492, natural gelatin has been used to size Arches, which is produced in France.