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title: "Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic"
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# Cold press texture for versatile wet media 140lb (300gsm) thickness resists buckling 100% cotton fibers for durability Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic

**Price:** € 37.70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art—where heritage meets next-level creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic
- **How much does it cost?** € 37.70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/253236026-watercolor-pad-cold-press-9x12-inches-12-sheets-professional-art)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Artist-Approved Legacy:** Trusted by legends from Van Gogh to Warhol, join the elite circle elevating their art with Arches.
- • **Masterful Water Control:** 140lb weight and exclusive 'sized to the core' process let your colors blend flawlessly without warping or bleed-through.
- • **Versatility Meets Precision:** Cold press texture perfectly balances absorbency and texture for watercolor, gouache, ink, and acrylic masterpieces.
- • **Archival Quality, Modern Edge:** pH-neutral, optical brightener-free sheets preserve your work’s vibrancy and integrity over time.
- • **Timeless Cotton Craftsmanship:** Experience the unmatched strength and softness of 100% cotton fibers, ensuring your art lasts centuries.

## Overview

Arches Watercolor Pad features 12 sheets of premium 9x12 inch cold press paper made from 100% cotton fibers with a 140lb (300gsm) weight. Its exclusive 'sized to the core' process enhances color vibrancy and blending control while resisting warping and damage. pH-neutral and free from optical brighteners, this archival-quality paper supports multiple wet media including watercolor, gouache, ink, and acrylic, making it the professional artist’s trusted choice for durability and superior performance.

## Description

Making prestigious art papers since 1492, Arches has been the paper of choice for artists from Van Gogh and Matisse to Picasso, Dali, Warhol and beyond. Hailed as brilliant, this archival paper is mold-made with 100% cotton fibers, has a natural white luster and stands the test of time so your work shines long after you've laid down your masterpiece. A process exclusive to Arches, sizing “to the core” gives every sheet on every pad of Arches cold press watercolor paper astounding absorbency, as the pH-neutral, gelatin-sized internal and external fibers hold pigment in place without over-saturation. Easily correct liquid media mistakes repeatedly with minimal warping to this textured paper. Each pristine sheet of this 140lb cold press watercolor paper has been securely fastened on the top short side with a strong, pH-neutral adhesive that also aids in shape-retention. Not only are these watercolor supplies durable, but they are also versatile. Arches can be used as more than just watercolor painting paper; this exquisite, thick paper functions well with all wet techniques such as ink, gouache, and acrylic painting as the cotton fibers adapt to whatever medium you choose to craft your work. With 3 spectacular sizes available in pads of 12 140lb (300gsm) sheets, this is the ideal painting paper for artists. Arches cold press watercolor paper contains no optical brightening agents (permanent in accordance with ISO 9701). When it comes to high-end consistency and variety, you'll find the exceptional quality you seek within the premium papers at Arches.

Review: Worth the price.Imo! - Top of the line,For fine art!Can take alot of water without buckling.I started with the best,So I have nothing to compare it to.
Review: Upgrade!!! - I would never have believed that paper could change my painting this much!! I watched several influencers that talked about this paper and how it would bring your art to the next level. I had someone commission me to paint for them and I need the best paper so I purchased this one. It was amazing to me to see how differently it reacted to the watercolors. They tend to sit on top of the paper and slowly dry in which allows you to blend and also to remove any mistakes. I couldn’t believe how I was able to blend color out fully and leave no dry lines. The thickness is amazing so even without prepping the paper it doesn’t buckle much. You can tell just by feeling it that it is cotton and higher quality. I’ve also used drawing gum for white areas and on cheaper paper it tends to pull the paper up. But not on this paper. It has a thicker texture and is definitely good quality.

## Features

- PRIZED PAPER - The long fibers in Arches natural white 100% cotton watercolor paper provide timeless beauty and an inimitable touch; this rich paper is available in multiple sizes and 3 revered textures: cold press, hot press and rough
- SUPERIOR STRENGTH - A cylinder mold process distributes cotton fibers evenly to provide exceptional resistance to scratching and erasing without tearing or linting; it allows our cold pressed watercolor paper to slacken uniformly when wet for outstanding control
- EXQUISITE QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY - All Arches watercolor pads for painting are pH-neutral with a harmonious natural grain and no optical brightening agents; each sheet is easily removed from the edge-glued pad
- EXCLUSIVE SIZING "TO THE CORE" - Arches water color paper is one of the remaining papers in the world to be sized "to the core”; it increases the luster and transparency of colors while preventing paints from penetrating into the paper and makes blending, overlay or paint removal easy, wet or dry
- PREMIUM ART PAPERS SINCE 1492 - After five centuries, the Arches philosophy remains the same: to make the best papers and enable you to produce your finest works while guaranteeing they will last as long as our papermaking heritage

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,322 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #11 in Watercolor Paper |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,233 Reviews |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Arches
- **Color:** White Natural
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Sheet Size:** 9x12
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor

## Images

![Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tOOXwwJSL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price.Imo!
*by M***R on January 8, 2026*

Top of the line,For fine art!Can take alot of water without buckling.I started with the best,So I have nothing to compare it to.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Upgrade!!!
*by C***Y on January 8, 2026*

I would never have believed that paper could change my painting this much!! I watched several influencers that talked about this paper and how it would bring your art to the next level. I had someone commission me to paint for them and I need the best paper so I purchased this one. It was amazing to me to see how differently it reacted to the watercolors. They tend to sit on top of the paper and slowly dry in which allows you to blend and also to remove any mistakes. I couldn’t believe how I was able to blend color out fully and leave no dry lines. The thickness is amazing so even without prepping the paper it doesn’t buckle much. You can tell just by feeling it that it is cotton and higher quality. I’ve also used drawing gum for white areas and on cheaper paper it tends to pull the paper up. But not on this paper. It has a thicker texture and is definitely good quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Among the best in watercolor paper
*by D***E on December 29, 2025*

I do watercolors, and this is a great cold press paper for that medium. Very high quality, with little curling, lovely to brush wet on wet, dry on wet, scratching, etc.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-01*