Product Description
Bockingford is a quality mould made watercolour paper available at an affordable price. It is an archival sheet due to the high grade of high alpha cellulose used during manufacture. It is also buffered with calcium carbonate to combat acid attack finished paintings may encounter from air pollution. Excellent colour lifting is achievable due to the surface not being surface sized with gelatine. Bockingford is suitable for a variety of other techniques including gouache, acrylic, pastel, pen & ink, charcoal etc. Surfaces
Available in two beautiful surface finishes. The popular CP(NOT) and Rough (previously known as Extra Rough). Colours
Bockingford comes in 6 different shades: White, Blue, Oatmeal, Cream, Grey and Eggshell. Physical Characteristics Material: | Photographic type woodpulp | | pH value: | 7 - 9 | |
 Mould made traditional artist paper
Internally sized
Natural woollen felt textured
Calcium carbonate buffered
Acid free & archival
Reliable Quality
Rigorous quality control checks are routinely carried out during every making to ensure the paper is made to the highest standard. St Cuthberts Mill is regulated by ISO9001:2000. Handling
Handle the paper by the edges to avoid touching the surface due to be painted. The surface of the paper is most vulnerable when wet and should be handled with care. For information on soaking and stretching watercolour paper click here.
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