Made on a cylinder mould (traditional process): quality close to that of paper made by craft methods. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibers to be deposited evenly and spread in all directions over the wire. The fibers are distributed evenly, the paper slackens uniformly when wet, giving the artist more control. This process can produce papers with a high weight and exceptional resistance to scratching and erasing, when they are gelatin sized to the core. Only papermaking on a cylinder mould can produce paper with deckle edges.
PROPERTIES
Uses
Watercolor and wet techniques, felt pen, colored pencil, pastel, graphite, pen and ink.
Product description
- Sober, elegant hard cover made from FSC-certified paper.
- ARCHES® logo embossed and printed discreetly printed on the edge.
- Sewn square back binding: the sewn binding makes for a robust, durable journal that lays flat for optimum comfort and ease of use.
- Closes with an oblique elastic band.
- Elegant pocket made of black Velin BFK Rives® paper glued inside the back cover.
- Customizable bookmark made of ARCHES® Aquarelle 185 gsm paper.
100% cotton
The cotton gives the paper beauty, a natural, lasting whiteness and an inimitable touch as well as strength and longevity.
Texture
2 textures: cold pressed and hot pressed.
ARCHES® Aquarelle paper has an even, natural grain. The choice of texture will depend on the artist’s chosen medium.
185 gsm
Ideal for wet-on-dry or minimally wet watercolor painting or mixed techniques combining watercolor with ink, pastels or felt pens.
Special formulation
Sized to the core with natural gelatin: a process exclusive to ARCHES®.
Colors
Natural white
Conservation
Fungicidal treatment to prevent the appearance of mould. With alkaline reserve, acid-free, no optical brightening agents (permanent in accordance with ISO 9701).