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product_id: 278548092
title: "Academy Grade Watercolor Block, 100% Cotton, Acid-Free, 140LB/300GSM, Cold Press Textured, 20 Sheets per Block (Cold Press 15\"x10.2\")"
brand: "baohong"
price: "353 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Baohong"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/278548092-academy-grade-watercolor-block-100-cotton-acid-free-140lb-300gsm
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region: Romania
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# 15" x 10.2" travel-ready size 140lb/300gsm heavyweight cotton paper Acid-free for archival longevity Academy Grade Watercolor Block, 100% Cotton, Acid-Free, 140LB/300GSM, Cold Press Textured, 20 Sheets per Block (Cold Press 15"x10.2")

**Brand:** baohong
**Price:** 353 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your watercolor game with premium cotton paper that lasts a lifetime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Academy Grade Watercolor Block, 100% Cotton, Acid-Free, 140LB/300GSM, Cold Press Textured, 20 Sheets per Block (Cold Press 15"x10.2") by baohong
- **How much does it cost?** 353 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/278548092-academy-grade-watercolor-block-100-cotton-acid-free-140lb-300gsm)

## Best For

- baohong enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted baohong brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium 100% Cotton Texture:** Experience rich pigment absorption and smooth blending with cold-pressed, lightly textured paper designed for versatile watercolor techniques.
- • **Durability Meets Convenience:** Glued on all four edges to prevent warping and cockling—no stretching needed, just tear off and create.
- • **Archival Quality for Timeless Art:** Acid-free, pH-neutral paper ensures your masterpieces stay vibrant and preserved for years to come.
- • **Perfect Size for On-the-Go Creativity:** Compact 15" x 10.2" block with 20 sheets and sturdy backing, ideal for travel, classes, or studio sessions.
- • **Student-Grade Excellence at a Smart Price:** Get near-artist-grade quality without the premium cost—trusted by beginners and pros alike to elevate every brushstroke.

## Overview

The BAOHONG Academy Grade Watercolor Block features 20 sheets of 140lb/300gsm cold-pressed, 100% cotton, acid-free paper sized at 15" x 10.2". Designed for durability and superior pigment absorption, this block is glued on all edges to prevent warping and eliminate the need for stretching. Ideal for beginners and students, it offers archival quality and a lightly textured surface perfect for a variety of watercolor techniques, making it a smart, professional choice for lasting artistic expression.

## Description

BAOHONG Academy Watercolor paper is made from 100% cotton. It is 140lb/300gsm. Watercolor papers made from cotton would hold more color and with perfect water absorption. The heavyweight watercolor papers is acid-free and chlorine-free, pH-neutral and archival, durable. BAOHONG Academy Watercolorpaper is strong and durable for whether wet, dry or mixed media painting, and less likely to curl or warp. The Cold-pressed watercolor papers have a slightly textured surface, which is between that of rough and hot-pressed papers, allowing for a variety of watercolor techniques. 20 sheets per pack and all these papers are glued bound for easier tearing off, and a hardboard underneath for better protection and control. The 16K watercolor pad, 15” x 10.2” in size, perfect size to take with in travel. Academy grade watercolor block is ideal for beginning artists, students practice and art exams, a great gift for watercolorists and enthusiasts. Compared to other watercolor papers which are not made from 100% cotton, these cotton watercolor papers are both in high quality and reasonable price, whether you are painting with watercolor paints, markers, pencils, ink, charcoal for painting, sketching, printmaking or drawing, these papers would provide an optimum performance and deliver extraordinarily brilliant colors.

Review: Can’t Believe It’s Not Artist-Grade! - As a beginner in watercolors, I’ve often heard that while you can use inexpensive paints and brushes, you should never skimp on paper—always aim for the best quality you can afford. I also read that 100% cotton paper is ideal for achieving the best results. I already own a pad of Arches cold-pressed watercolor paper, but I didn’t want to “waste” it while I’m still learning the basics. That’s when I came across the BaoHong brand and decided to give it a try. They offer both artist-grade and student (academy) grade options. I chose the student grade, as both versions are 100% cotton. Wow, what a difference! Even as a beginner, I can tell this paper is leagues ahead of the non-cotton papers I was using before. It stays wet longer, allowing for smoother blending, and I’m seeing fewer harsh lines and edges. The texture feels very similar (if not identical) to higher-end papers I’ve tried. Overall, I’m genuinely impressed with BaoHong’s student-grade paper. If this is considered “student” quality, I can only imagine how incredible the artist-grade version must be. For anyone starting out in watercolor or looking for quality paper at a reasonable price, this is an absolute win!
Review: Great Paper! - This is great paper for the price. It does have a bit of texture to it, and is not perfectly smooth. This means there tends to be more absorbency to the paper, which can be important depending on what you are doing with your watercolor. The paper is thick and feels like a good quality. I used gouache watercolor on this paper, and it turned out great with the color accuracy. The paper size is a bit odd for people in the US, and finding a frame for my work is proving to be difficult unless I go custom. The most difficult part is getting the page off once you are finished. The glue is well done on the edges, but it does mean you have to use a sharp xacto knife. You have to be very careful not to cut into the paper while getting the page off. Overall, I am very impressed with this paper compared to more expensive alternatives. I wish there were more sizes to choose from so I can more easily frame my pieces, but that is really the only complain that I have. For what it is, it is GREAT!

## Features

- 【PREMIUM WATERCOLOR PAPER】 - 20 sheets of 100% cotton, textured, 140lb/300gsm cold pressed paper.
- 【ACID-FREE】Acid-free paper addresses the problem of preserving artwork for long periods and ensures the longevity of your artwork, perfect for the artists who are looking for the ultimate in permanence.
- 【TEXTURE】COLD-PRESSED finish has a light texture surface but provide strong scrub resistant, allowing for a variety of watercolor techniques.
- 【CONTENT】One block with 20 sheets of 140lb/300gsm watercolor paper and is glued on four edges to eliminate the need for stretching and avoids cockling.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08T9XYRC2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,268 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #89 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand | BAOHONG |
| Brand Name | BAOHONG |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 974 Reviews |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 15"L x 10.2"W |
| Item Height | 0.76 inches |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Manufacturer | BAODING HUARONG PAPER MILL |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Paper Size | 15 x 10.2 inches |
| Product Dimensions | 15"L x 10.2"W |
| Sheet Count | 20 |
| Sheet Size | 15 x 10.2 inches |
| UPC | 723143762764 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BAOHONG
- **Color:** White
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor
- **Product Dimensions:** 15"L x 10.2"W
- **Sheet Size:** 15 x 10.2 inches

## Images

![Academy Grade Watercolor Block, 100% Cotton, Acid-Free, 140LB/300GSM, Cold Press Textured, 20 Sheets per Block (Cold Press 15"x10.2") - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WuC1bzpdL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do I separate it? I did not receive anything other than the pad.**
A: Also, check your package closely. I didn't think I received one, either, and it was in the bottom of the envelope in which I received the paper, not wrapped with it.

**Q: Product images describe a leaf lancet for assisting in separating pages - does this leaf lancet come with the paper or is it purchased separately?**
A: It comes with the paper block.

**Q: What is the difference between this paper (with the green cover) and their other paper with the teal cover? Both look like cotton cold press 300gsm?**
A: one is a better quality

**Q: What type of sizing is on this paper?  Gelatin or non-gelatin?**
A: It doesn’t say but in another product entry for this paper on Amazon, it says in the description: « The surface of this paper has undergone a proprietary gelatin sizing process that delivers extraordinarily brilliant colors ». I had assumed it was indeed gelatin seeing as it is Chinese paper and there may be less effort there yet to produce vegan paper.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can’t Believe It’s Not Artist-Grade!
*by M***O on December 2, 2025*

As a beginner in watercolors, I’ve often heard that while you can use inexpensive paints and brushes, you should never skimp on paper—always aim for the best quality you can afford. I also read that 100% cotton paper is ideal for achieving the best results. I already own a pad of Arches cold-pressed watercolor paper, but I didn’t want to “waste” it while I’m still learning the basics. That’s when I came across the BaoHong brand and decided to give it a try. They offer both artist-grade and student (academy) grade options. I chose the student grade, as both versions are 100% cotton. Wow, what a difference! Even as a beginner, I can tell this paper is leagues ahead of the non-cotton papers I was using before. It stays wet longer, allowing for smoother blending, and I’m seeing fewer harsh lines and edges. The texture feels very similar (if not identical) to higher-end papers I’ve tried. Overall, I’m genuinely impressed with BaoHong’s student-grade paper. If this is considered “student” quality, I can only imagine how incredible the artist-grade version must be. For anyone starting out in watercolor or looking for quality paper at a reasonable price, this is an absolute win!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Paper!
*by A***R on July 6, 2025*

This is great paper for the price. It does have a bit of texture to it, and is not perfectly smooth. This means there tends to be more absorbency to the paper, which can be important depending on what you are doing with your watercolor. The paper is thick and feels like a good quality. I used gouache watercolor on this paper, and it turned out great with the color accuracy. The paper size is a bit odd for people in the US, and finding a frame for my work is proving to be difficult unless I go custom. The most difficult part is getting the page off once you are finished. The glue is well done on the edges, but it does mean you have to use a sharp xacto knife. You have to be very careful not to cut into the paper while getting the page off. Overall, I am very impressed with this paper compared to more expensive alternatives. I wish there were more sizes to choose from so I can more easily frame my pieces, but that is really the only complain that I have. For what it is, it is GREAT!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best watercolor for beginners
*by J***J on October 28, 2025*

I'm a beginner watercolor painter and have found that having higher quality paper has made it easier to learn techniques and made me less (often) frustrated with results. This is my favorite product because it's good quality but not too expensive. I've been able to use both sides of the paper (once it's off the bloc) which makes it even more cost effective.

## Frequently Bought Together

- BAOHONG Academy Grade Watercolor Block, 100% Cotton, Acid-Free, 140LB/300GSM, Cold Press Textured, 20 Sheets per Block (Cold Press 15"x10.2")
- Arches Watercolor Cold Pressed Paper Pad 9""X12"" 12 Sheets-

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*