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product_id: 30034357
title: "Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 pound, Cold Press, 9\"x12\""
brand: "arches"
price: "324 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Arches"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/30034357-arches-watercolor-paper-pad-140-pound-cold-press-9x12
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# gelatin sized to the core 100% cotton long fibers exceptional tear & scratch resistance Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 pound, Cold Press, 9"x12"

**Brand:** arches
**Price:** 324 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art with the paper that masters trust.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 pound, Cold Press, 9"x12" by arches
- **How much does it cost?** 324 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/30034357-arches-watercolor-paper-pad-140-pound-cold-press-9x12)

## Best For

- arches enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant Color Brilliance:** Exclusive gelatin sizing 'to the core' enhances color transparency and luster, making your watercolors pop with professional-grade vibrancy.
- • **Unrivaled Strength & Control:** Cylinder mold process ensures even fiber distribution, giving you superior resistance to tearing and perfect wet paper slackening for flawless brush control.
- • **Versatile Cold Press Texture:** The ideal balance of smoothness and tooth, perfect for detailed sketches and expressive washes alike—your creative playground awaits.
- • **Legacy of Artistic Excellence:** Crafted since 1492, Arches paper guarantees archival quality that preserves your masterpieces for centuries to come.
- • **Timeless Cotton Craftsmanship:** Experience the unmatched texture and durability of 100% natural cotton fibers, designed for artists who demand excellence.

## Overview

Arches Watercolor Paper Pad features 140 lb cold press, 100% cotton paper with long fibers for superior texture and durability. Its unique gelatin sizing 'to the core' enhances color brilliance and prevents paint bleed-through. The cylinder mold process ensures even fiber distribution for exceptional strength and wet control. Sized at 9"x12", this pad offers archival quality trusted by artists since 1492.

## Description

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Review: Perfect for sketching - Gift for my brother and says it’s good quality. He uses it for sketching mostly but says it’s versatile and just the right size
Review: Nice paper - This paper have a nice smooth surface. I didn't think it will be so smooth so for my purpose I didn't work. Will finish the first drawing and see how it goes.

## 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 Gelatin Sizing "to the Core" - Arches water color paper is the only paper in the world to be gelatin 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 | #800 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #5 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand | Arches |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 7,985 Reviews |
| Material | Paper |
| Paper Finish | Uncoated |
| Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9"W |
| Sheet Size | 9 x 12 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Arches
- **Color:** Multicolor
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Finish:** Uncoated
- **Sheet Size:** 9 x 12 inches

## Images

![Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 pound, Cold Press, 9"x12" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TDj366QkL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does every page has the brand name stamp?**
A: Arches watercolor paper that comes from a pad or a block DOES NOT have the brand imprint/watermark on the paper.  Only the large, single sheets of Arches, measuring approx 30" x 22", will have the brand stamped into one of the corners. The artist can then tear or cut these sheets into the custom sizes needed.  Hope this helps!

**Q: does every page has the brand name stamp?**
A: Only when you but single sheets. The imprinted logo doesn't come on pads, as far as I know, and I've purchased the rough blocks, rough pads, cold press and smooth press pads. I bought 4 - 20 inch sheets last week and they DO have the imprint on the bottom of each one. Hope that helps :)

**Q: Can you print on this paper with a standard at-home printer? I am hoping to use this for wedding invitations.**
A: Not exactly sure and I don't want to try it out as I think it is too heavy, but I use 67 pound paper for cards.  I think the 140 pound paper might be too heavy.  I use Wausau Exact Bristol 67 lb medium card stock semi-smooth surface.  It comes in a package of 8 1/2 by 11 with 250 sheets.  It comes in a variety of colors and is available from Amazon.com.  I fold it twice to get a card out of it and there are readily available envelopes as well.  My envelopes are Office Depot, Baronial invitation envelopes 24 lb weight 4 3/8 by 5 3/4 inches.

**Q: Are there any animal products used in this paper?**
A: Yes, it is gelatin-sized so it is NOT a vegan paper.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for sketching
*by L***S on January 17, 2026*

Gift for my brother and says it’s good quality. He uses it for sketching mostly but says it’s versatile and just the right size

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice paper
*by R***O on January 3, 2026*

This paper have a nice smooth surface. I didn't think it will be so smooth so for my purpose I didn't work. Will finish the first drawing and see how it goes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Watercolor paper
*by R***T on December 5, 2025*

Premier 100% cotton watercolor paper. Hard to beat. Paint puddle easy to pick up because paper retains moisture longer. Strokes on paper actually look better than they do on cheap, cellulose paper. Big difference in learning curve. This paper makes learning easier.

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*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*