--- product_id: 65746383 title: "ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block" brand: "arches" price: "$114.99" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Arches" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/65746383-arches-23-x-31-cm-300-gsm-cold-pressed-watercolour store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 300 gsm heavyweight absorbency 23 x 31 cm perfect canvas 100% long cotton fibers ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block **Brand:** arches **Price:** $114.99 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art with the paper that professionals swear by! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block by arches - **How much does it cost?** $114.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/65746383-arches-23-x-31-cm-300-gsm-cold-pressed-watercolour) ## 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 - β€’ **Durable Gelatine Sizing:** Sized to the core with natural gelatine, allowing you to scratch and layer without tearing or lining. - β€’ **Ready-to-Use Block Format:** 20 sheets glued on all sides mean no stretching neededβ€”just peel and create your masterpiece. - β€’ **Premium 100% Cotton Fibers:** Long cotton fibers ensure longevity and professional-grade texture, making your work gallery-worthy. - β€’ **Unmatched Water Absorption:** 300 gsm heavyweight paper soaks up water without warping or bleeding, keeping your colors vibrant and true. - β€’ **Traditional Cylinder Mould Craftsmanship:** Handmade with even fiber distribution for superior stability and a natural grain that elevates every brushstroke. ## Overview The ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Block is a premium artist-grade paper crafted traditionally on a cylinder mould for unmatched fiber stability. Made from 100% long cotton fibers and sized with natural gelatine, it offers superior water absorption without warping or bleeding. This 20-sheet block format is perfect for professionals and serious hobbyists seeking a durable, high-quality surface that enhances color vibrancy and withstands rigorous techniques. ## Description Product Description Arches Watercolour paper is made the traditional way, using a cylinder mould. This method ensures that the fibres are evenly distributed which makes the paper extremely stable, so it will not warp or stretch when water is applied to it. Arches Watercolour paper is made from long, 100% cotton fibres, allowing it to absorb a lot of water without warping or causing the colours to bleed. It is sized to the core with natural gelatine, so it can be scratched without tearing or lining. This internal sizing also prevents paint penetrating into the paper, allowing light to shine through the pigment and reflect off the paper while ensuring durability of the colours. Box Contains 1 x Arches Watercolor Cold Pressed Paper Block, 20 Sheets 9-inch x 12-inch Review: My favourite 100% cotton watercolour paper by far, 2nd to none - Please note this is an Arches block (glued on four sides), you remove the sheet after you have finished the painting by very carefully breaking the glue sealed edges. personally I use something like a bank card which is less likely to damage the paper underneath (keep it flat) but if you are careful you can slide a flat knife across the edges, there is a gap in the glued edges at the top of the block where you inset your knife or card to slide around the seal. you get to practice a little on the black protective sheet at the front of the block when it arrives (don't be alarmed when you see the black paper when you open it). Blocks are great to paint on as you don't need to stretch the paper beforehand but please note if you use a lot of wet in wet and saturated washes you will still get buckling, you then need to allow it to dry completely and usually it will dry pretty flat but may take a while. Blocks will never be as effective as stretching paper properly though so if you do use a lot of wet in wet it may be better to buy sheets or pads, which work out a lot less expensive than blocks anyway but you'll have the same high quality paper, you'll just need to stretch it. I have tried MANY different watercolour papers over the years but Arches are the best by far (IMO), I still use other brand papers for different techniques, watercolour studies/sketches and work where I am experimenting, purely because of the price but when I have done a lot of preliminary work and am ready to take the plunge, hoping to create something special, I will usually opt for a high quality 100% cotton paper and you can't get better than Arches. If you use masking fluid or tape in your watercolour painting, this paper will save you from the nightmare of spending hours on a piece only to ruin it when removing the tape/fluid, personally I have never damaged the paper with tape or fluid (and I use them a lot). Of course the quality of the paint you use will also contribute greatly to the results you get so it goes without saying you should only use Artists quality watercolour paints when using premium cotton paper. Word of warning; once you try it, nothing else will compare. Photo attached of one of my paintings on Arches paper Review: Great, absorbant paper - Not the cheapest paper out there, but just about affordable for an amateur watercolour painter, who paints for fun. I chose the small pad rough paper, A5 i think. I like the way the paint flows once the paper has been wet. It spreads beautifully. It doesn't warp or buckle, it's just so satisfying to paint on. I paint on the back of the paper as well. (Paintings are of images found on the internet and was unable to find the original artists name) Just love this paper. ## Features - Made the traditional way, on a cylinder mould, this paper has a harmonious natural grain - Made of long 100% cotton fibres, ARCHES Watercolour paper can absorb a lot of water without warping or causing the colours to bleed - Sized to the core with natural gelatine, it can be scratched without tearing or lining - 20 sheets ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01B203ZRG | | Best Sellers Rank | 74,876 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 82 in Watercolour Paper | | Brand | Arches | | Colour | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,289) | | Date First Available | 16 Feb. 2016 | | Item Weight | 610 g | | Manufacturer | ARCHES | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1795060 | | Model Number | 1795060 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Paper Finish | Watercolour | | Product Dimensions | 1.27 x 22.86 x 30.48 cm; 610 g | | Sheet Size | 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm | | Size | 23 x 31 cm | | Total Recycled Content | 100 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Arches - **Colour:** White - **Paper finish:** Watercolour - **Product dimensions:** 31L x 23W centimetres - **Sheet size:** 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm ## Images ![ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uhK1oW+HL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: The description says arches multicoloured watercolour paper - is this correct and if so what colours ?** A: This description should not say multicoloured. The paper is white. The Coln Gallery UK **Q: Is there any Arches watercolors 18x24, 300grams of medium coarse grain cotton pulp paper? Thanks** A: I think so ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favourite 100% cotton watercolour paper by far, 2nd to none *by G***N on 23 March 2023* Please note this is an Arches block (glued on four sides), you remove the sheet after you have finished the painting by very carefully breaking the glue sealed edges. personally I use something like a bank card which is less likely to damage the paper underneath (keep it flat) but if you are careful you can slide a flat knife across the edges, there is a gap in the glued edges at the top of the block where you inset your knife or card to slide around the seal. you get to practice a little on the black protective sheet at the front of the block when it arrives (don't be alarmed when you see the black paper when you open it). Blocks are great to paint on as you don't need to stretch the paper beforehand but please note if you use a lot of wet in wet and saturated washes you will still get buckling, you then need to allow it to dry completely and usually it will dry pretty flat but may take a while. Blocks will never be as effective as stretching paper properly though so if you do use a lot of wet in wet it may be better to buy sheets or pads, which work out a lot less expensive than blocks anyway but you'll have the same high quality paper, you'll just need to stretch it. I have tried MANY different watercolour papers over the years but Arches are the best by far (IMO), I still use other brand papers for different techniques, watercolour studies/sketches and work where I am experimenting, purely because of the price but when I have done a lot of preliminary work and am ready to take the plunge, hoping to create something special, I will usually opt for a high quality 100% cotton paper and you can't get better than Arches. If you use masking fluid or tape in your watercolour painting, this paper will save you from the nightmare of spending hours on a piece only to ruin it when removing the tape/fluid, personally I have never damaged the paper with tape or fluid (and I use them a lot). Of course the quality of the paint you use will also contribute greatly to the results you get so it goes without saying you should only use Artists quality watercolour paints when using premium cotton paper. Word of warning; once you try it, nothing else will compare. Photo attached of one of my paintings on Arches paper ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, absorbant paper *by K***E on 6 March 2024* Not the cheapest paper out there, but just about affordable for an amateur watercolour painter, who paints for fun. I chose the small pad rough paper, A5 i think. I like the way the paint flows once the paper has been wet. It spreads beautifully. It doesn't warp or buckle, it's just so satisfying to paint on. I paint on the back of the paper as well. (Paintings are of images found on the internet and was unable to find the original artists name) Just love this paper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT ARCHES THE BEST *by H***T on 6 July 2024* Arches watercolour paper is the best. This watercolour block is perfect for when I am working plein air as it allows me to have all my paper in one block to take out anywhere, even on holidays. At 140Ib this is a great weight for most painting styles. When it arrives remove the protective plastic sheet covering and it is ready to use. There is no need to stretch the paper because the block is glued down on all sides and keeps the paper flat. I work with lots of wet in wet and have no problems with buckling. When you receive the block the top sheet is black to protect the first sheet, the middle of the block at the top of the page showing white just slide a small blade or debit card underneath the sheet and the paper can be cut away. I keep the black sheet to protect my top sheet. Arches is a professional archive paper I have used for years as it is simply the best. ## Frequently Bought Together - Arches Watercolor Paper Block, Cold Press, 9" x 12", 140 pound - Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor 15ml Paint Tube, Ultramarine Blue (284600106), 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) - Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor 15ml Paint Tube, Sap Green (284600102), 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/65746383-arches-23-x-31-cm-300-gsm-cold-pressed-watercolour](https://www.desertcart.us/products/65746383-arches-23-x-31-cm-300-gsm-cold-pressed-watercolour) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*