![]() Produced on a traditional cylinder mould machine, this 100% cotton paper has the look and feel of a handmade paper. You can clearly see the difference in both the texture of the paper and also the way the paint has settled – on the Hot Pressed the colour is much smoother and uniform across the surface whereas on the NOT Surface, pigment has settled in the dimples of the paper.Ĭanson Moulin du Roy Watercolour Paper 300gsm Saunders Waterford Watercolour Paper 140lb (300gsm) NOT Surface Saunders Waterford Watercolour Paper 140lb (300gsm) Hot Pressed Surface This paper is much more durable than lower grades of paper because it is gelatine surface sized and it is mould-made, both of which mean it can take scrubbing of the surface without falling apart. This high quality paper has a watermark in the corner for authenticity and 4 deckle edges which are visually beautiful and perfect for float framing.Īrtists grade watercolour paper is archival which means it will not discolour or fall apart over time and is made of 100% cotton rag. This superb artist’s grade paper from Saunders Waterford is now available in bright white, along with their normal natural creamy white paper. Below are the swatches from my experimentation with a link to each paper. I tested Saunders Waterford High White, Canson Moulin du Roy and Jackson’s Eco Paper using the Carmine from the Lutea Watercolour Range and also a Jackson’s Studio Synthetic Watercolour Brush. This paper surface is not recommended for those interested in detailed work and is more suited to bolder, more expressive painting techniques. The heavier ingrain of texture means that granulating (irregular colour application) effects are enhanced. It is pressed between sheets of textured felt during the drying process, which is why it has a felt like texture. It is thought to be the easiest watercolour paper surface to work on.Īs one might expect, rough surface paper is the roughest texture paper available. It is made by pressing through the cold metal rollers. It is the most popular surface for watercolour painters as it allows for a little texture in your work, as the paint will sink a little into the dimples on the surface of the paper, but it will also be sympathetic to some detailed work. Not and Cold Pressed paper amount to the same textured surface – this is the name given to paper with has a slight tooth to it. It is also favoured by artists who will want to reproduce their watercolour on smooth paper. It is the least textured surface, and is completely smooth as it is pressed between 2 hot metal rollers. Hot Pressed paper tends to be favoured by artists that like to work delicately and with a lot of subtle detail, for example botanical artists. Here is a quick explanation of some of the most commonly used phrases when discussing watercolour paper textures: As well as our handy Guide to Watercolour Paper on our website, I thought it would be a great idea to show the textures of our most popular watercolour papers with paint on them. What I really needed was to be able to physically see all the different papers next to each other so I could compare and make a decision as to what I wanted to work on. ![]() When I first started working with watercolour and looking at the different papers I felt like I needed a University degree in the properties of paper and wouldn’t be able to tell you the difference between Hot and Cold Pressed. We’ve put together a quick visual guide of the most popular watercolour papers so that you can compare them, side by side. Sometimes, product descriptions for watercolour paper can be a minefield of terms that might not necessarily help you in deciding which watercolour paper is right for you. NOT or Extra Smooth, Hot or Cold Pressed. ![]()
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