Watercolour Papers: Splash The Colours Of Creativity All Over
Watercolour pages, made of select cotton fibres, play a very important role in enhancing an artwork. While too thin a sheet may get spoiled from the wash and abrasive techniques, thick ones may not give you the desired effect. Find some of the finest watercolour papers that'll go well with most of your water colour techniques and help you in painting that masterpiece you have in mind.
Fine-Quality Watercolour Papers
1. Brusto Water Colour Papers- Mini Set
Get creative with this set of watercolour papers that includes sheets of three sizes- A5, A4, and A3. The acid-free pages make for a firm and absorbing surface for watercolours. The cold-pressed surface can also be used for acrylic paints, inks, and pastels. It comes with a mini water-colour set from France, the land of arts.
2. Zen Sangam Watercolour Papers
The fine cold-pressed sheets come with a rough grain surface, suitable for creating various watercolour techniques. The set comes with A5, A4, and A3-sized sheets in an ivory shade.
Zen Sangam Express your Mind Artists' Cold Pressed Rough Grain Surface, 300 GSM, Acid Free, Set of A4, A5, A6 24 Sheet Each for Wet Watercolor, Tempera, Acrylic, Ink Mixed Media Paper (Ivory Shade)
3. Derwent Watercolour Paper Pad
The fine-quality paper has been specially curated for water-soluble pencils. The textured surface compliments the colours and enhances the look of the artwork. It is recommended to stretch the paper before painting over a large area.
4. Canson Montval Watercolour Paper
The watercolour paper has undergone mould-resistant treatment and thus offers a durable surface for the artwork. Suitable for the wet-on-wet technique, it goes well with water-based colours.
Canson Montval Watercolor Paper 300 GSM 21 cm x 29.7 cm (Size A4) 10 Sheet Packet, Multicolour
Things To Consider Before Buying Watercolour Paper Surface
Type
Watercolour papers are mainly available in three surface types- hot pressed, cold pressed and rough. While hot pressed watercolour papers are smoothest and are perfect for detailing, the cold pressed papers are a little rough. Their textured surface is compatible with many techniques and applications and is ideal for beginners. The rough type, as the name suggests is the most textured watercolour paper and is perfect for bringing out the most of the granulation of watercolours.
Paper Weight
Watercolour sheets can be lightweight or heavyweight depending upon the material used (cotton or wood pulp). While the lightweight ones require stretching before painting, this step can be skipped with the latter. Additionally, the heavyweight sheets do not get spoiled with multiple washes.
Manufacturing Methods
These papers can either be made with the help of cylindrical moulds or advanced machines. While the former are known for their heavier weights, impressive watermarks and superior surface stability, the latter ones provide a more smooth surface for colours.
Watercolour Papers: Splash The Colours Of Creativity All Over
| Product | Price in India |
|---|---|
| Brustro watercolor paper 25% cotton Cold Pressed | ₹ 1,495 |
| Zen Sangam Express your Mind Artists' Cold Pressed Rough Grain Surface, 300 GSM, Acid Free, Set of A4, A5, A6 24 Sheet Each for Wet Watercolor, Tempera, Acrylic, Ink Mixed Media Paper (Ivory Shade) | ₹ 549 |
| Derwent Watercolour Paper Pad - A4, 300 GSM | ₹ 999 |
| Canson Montval Watercolor Paper 300 GSM 21 cm x 29.7 cm (Size A4) 10 Sheet Packet, Multicolour | ₹ 170 |
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