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product_id: 47938197
title: "23 x 31 cm 300 GSM Cold Pressed Short Side Glued Pad Watercolour Paper - Natural White (Pack of 12 Sheets)"
brand: "arches"
price: "HK$378"
currency: HKD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Arches"
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/47938197-23-x-31-cm-300-gsm-cold-pressed-short-side
store_origin: HK
region: Hong Kong
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# 300 GSM heavyweight durability ISO 9706 archival permanence Traditional mould-made grain texture 23 x 31 cm 300 GSM Cold Pressed Short Side Glued Pad Watercolour Paper - Natural White (Pack of 12 Sheets)

**Brand:** arches
**Price:** HK$378
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art with paper that performs as brilliantly as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 23 x 31 cm 300 GSM Cold Pressed Short Side Glued Pad Watercolour Paper - Natural White (Pack of 12 Sheets) by arches
- **How much does it cost?** HK$378 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/47938197-23-x-31-cm-300-gsm-cold-pressed-short-side)

## 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

- • **Archival Quality Guaranteed:** ISO 9706 certified, acid-free, and mould-resistant for artwork that lasts generations.
- • **Optimized for Creative Freedom:** Extended moisture retention (5-7 mins) lets you perfect your wet-on-wet masterpieces effortlessly.
- • **Premium 100% Cotton Composition:** Luxuriously smooth, natural white surface for vibrant, true-to-life colors.
- • **Unmatched Dimensional Stability:** Retains shape & size despite moisture—no warping, no stress.
- • **Gelatine Stock-Sizing Technology:** Resists scraping and enhances color brilliance for flawless wet-on-wet techniques.

## Overview

Arches 23 x 31 cm 300 GSM Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper is a premium, 100% cotton, mould-made pad designed for professional artists and serious hobbyists. Its traditional manufacturing ensures a natural grain and exceptional dimensional stability, while gelatine stock-sizing resists scraping and maximizes color vibrancy. Certified archival and acid-free, this paper guarantees longevity and optimal performance for wet-on-wet techniques, making it the go-to choice for millennial creatives who demand quality and reliability in their artistic tools.

## Description

Arches Aquarelle is a top quality 100% cotton watercolour paper. The use of traditional mould-made manufacturing techniques makes it harmonious with a grain close to handmade paper. Fibres are evenly distributed, making the paper more stable and restricting deformation. Thanks to its dimensional stability the paper the paper to retain its original size and shape when exposed to changes in moisture content. A unique gelatine stock-sizing technique is used on Arches watercolour paper enabling it to withstand scraping and show colours at their best. Arches watercolour paper is permanent, in compliance with the ISO 9706 standard, and is treated to resist mould. It is naturally white, containing no optical brightener additives. It thus offers an optimal longevity.

Review: Exceptional paper!! - When it comes to wet-on wet, this paper has it all.... wonderful absorbancy, hardly warps, and stays moist for 5-7 mins compared with 1-2 mins for the "value for money" papers - giving you a lot more time to work your artistic magic. If you're a beginner who's keen on landscapes and cloudscapes then this premium paper is your only hope of producing what you're looking for......use the cheaper ("100% cotton") papers by all means but for practice, still life, animals etc but don't waste your time doing wet-on-wet using "value for money papers" unless you're happy with hours of rework and inconsistent results. Cheaper papers force you to adapt your style to how they work!! I value my time too much for all that nonsense (and frustration) , so I stretch my budget to using this paper - worth every penny as it makes for a lot less stress, gives much better and more consistent results, and a far more enjoyable painting experience all round ..... Highly recommended 👍👍👍
Review: Quality pad of paper. Great results start with great paper. - Quality paper. There is no getting around the fact that to get quality results you need a good paper. Arches paper is just that!

## Features

- Harmonious and natural grain surface achieved thanks to the use of traditional mould-made manufacture techniques.
- Great dimensional stability (ability of the paper to retain its original size and shape when exposed to changes in moisture content)
- Its unique gelatine surface and stock-sizing enables this paper to resist to scraping and shows colours at their best.
- Permanent paper complying with the ISO9706 standards: mould-resistant, acid-free and without optical brighteners agents for limited aging of the paper and optimal longevity overtime.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008N0BC2Y |
| Best Sellers Rank | 30,274 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 36 in Watercolour Paper |
| Item model number | C400014950 |
| Manufacturer | Arches |
| Product Dimensions | 31 x 23 x 0.8 cm; 327 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Arches
- **Colour:** white( )
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Paper finish:** Watercolour
- **Sheet size:** 9 x 12 inches

## Images

![23 x 31 cm 300 GSM Cold Pressed Short Side Glued Pad Watercolour Paper - Natural White (Pack of 12 Sheets) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a8DDTExPL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are sheets glued all around? Or this paper must be stretched?**
A: Hi
This is a pad, which is glued on one edge. You would need to look for a block, which is glued on all four edges. 
Kind regards
Tegan

**Q: Is this a 100% cotton paper**
A: HiYes, Arches is 100% cotton paper.ThanksTegan

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional paper!!
*by O***2 on 13 January 2024*

When it comes to wet-on wet, this paper has it all.... wonderful absorbancy, hardly warps, and stays moist for 5-7 mins compared with 1-2 mins for the "value for money" papers - giving you a lot more time to work your artistic magic. If you're a beginner who's keen on landscapes and cloudscapes then this premium paper is your only hope of producing what you're looking for......use the cheaper ("100% cotton") papers by all means but for practice, still life, animals etc but don't waste your time doing wet-on-wet using "value for money papers" unless you're happy with hours of rework and inconsistent results. Cheaper papers force you to adapt your style to how they work!! I value my time too much for all that nonsense (and frustration) , so I stretch my budget to using this paper - worth every penny as it makes for a lot less stress, gives much better and more consistent results, and a far more enjoyable painting experience all round ..... Highly recommended 👍👍👍

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality pad of paper. Great results start with great paper.
*by S***S on 13 June 2025*

Quality paper. There is no getting around the fact that to get quality results you need a good paper. Arches paper is just that!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality !
*by N***S on 14 April 2025*

Good quality paper for watercolour . Just the right size also . Worth the extra money 👍

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*