Product Description
Saunders Waterford is a professional watercolour paper made from 100% cotton, to give a sheet made with one of the purest forms of cellulose. Mould made using traditional methods this is a high grade watercolour paper that is suitable for a variety of techniques (acrylic, gouache, pastel, pen & ink, pencil, charcoal etc). It is an archival grade paper buffered with calcium carbonate to combat acid attack finished paintings may encounter from air pollution. Surfaces
Available in three gorgeous surface finishes. HP is the smoothest, followed by the popular CP(NOT)and Rough. Colours
Saunders Waterford come in 2 shades: White (the original creamy white colour) and High White Physical Characteristics Material: | 100% Cotton | | Deckle edges: | 4 (unless stated) | | Watermarkes: | 1 | | Embossed marks: | 1 | | pH value: | 7 - 9 | | Whiteness value
(Tappi) | White: 77% (in the area of)
High White: 90% | |
 Mould made traditional artist paper
Surface sized with gelatine
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. Endorsed
Saunders Waterford is proud to be endorsed by England's prestigious Royal Watercolour Society.
Related Links
 St Cuthberts Mill page
St Cuthberts Mill Award
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