Natural long cotton fibres provide supreme strength, water absorbency, and archival permanence without yellowing.
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Front cover of the Canson Arches Aquarelle 300gsm rough watercolor pad with 100% cotton seal.
Description
The Canson Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Pad is widely celebrated as the world standard in professional watercolor paper. Manufactured in France at the historic Moulin à Papier d'Arches mill since 1492, each pad contains 12 sheets of 100% pure cotton, cylinder mould-made 300 g/m² (140 lb) paper featuring the distinct Grain Torchon (Rough) texture.
Cylinder mould manufacturing distributes long natural cotton fibres evenly in all directions, giving Arches paper extraordinary dimensional stability. It absorbs generous water washes and heavy pigment loads without warping, buckling, or stretching out of shape, making it the premier choice for demanding wet-on-wet watercolor painting.
Arches is uniquely sized 'to the core' with natural gelatin, which allows pigments to remain suspended near the surface of the paper. This core gelatin sizing preserves exceptional color luminosity and transparency, while allowing artists to lift, scratch, and erase wet or dry color without tearing paper fibres.
The pronounced rough grain texture (Grain Torchon) adds natural atmospheric depth to landscape skies, water ripples, and architectural textures by allowing granulating watercolor pigments to settle into paper valleys.
Two standard artist pad formats are available: 9 x 12 inches (23 x 31 cm) at Rs. 7,900 for plein-air studies, and 10 x 14 inches (26 x 36 cm) at Rs. 9,999 for expansive gallery artwork.
The Safencia price starts at Rs. 7,900 with Cash on Delivery across Pakistan. Select your desired dimensions when ordering; stock, sizes, city and delivery charges are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch.
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Features
Specifications
| Product name | Canson Arches Aquarelle Rough Watercolor Pad 300gsm 12 Sheets |
|---|---|
| Category | Arts and Crafts |
| Recommended age | 8+ years |
| Brand | Arches (Distributed by Canson / Moulin à Papier d'Arches, France) |
| Paper composition | 100% pure cotton fibres |
| Manufacturing process | Traditional cylinder mould-made |
| Weight | 300 g/m² (140 lb) |
| Surface texture | Grain Torchon / Rough (Grano Grueso) |
| Sizing | Natural gelatin sized to the core |
| Sheet count | 12 sheets per pad |
| Available sizes | 9 x 12 inches (23 x 31 cm) and 10 x 14 inches (26 x 36 cm) |
| Archival standard | Acid-free, alkaline buffered, ISO 9706 compliant |
| Price | from Rs. 7,900 |
| Available options | 9 x 12 Inches (23x31 cm), 10 x 14 Inches (26x36 cm) |
| Stock status | In stock |
| Cash on Delivery | Available across Pakistan |
| Delivery time | 3-5 working days after WhatsApp order confirmation |
| What is included | 1 x Canson Arches Aquarelle Rough Watercolor Pad (12 sheets, 300gsm) in chosen size. |
What's in the Box
- 1 x Canson Arches Aquarelle Rough Watercolor Pad (12 sheets, 300gsm) in chosen size.
FAQs
What makes Canson Arches watercolor paper the gold standard for artists?
The Canson Arches watercolor pad is made from 100% cotton fibres on a traditional cylinder mould and sized to the core with natural gelatin, preventing warping and allowing color lifting.
What is the texture of this Canson Arches watercolor pad?
This pad features Grain Torchon (Rough grain) texture, which has a distinct organic tooth ideal for granulating pigments, landscape washes, and textured dry-brushing.
What sizes and sheet counts are available in this Arches pad?
Each Arches pad contains 12 sheets of 300gsm (140 lb) paper, available in 9x12 inches (23x31 cm, Rs. 7,900) and 10x14 inches (26x36 cm, Rs. 9,999).
Can I use masking fluid and scrubbing techniques on the Arches watercolor pad?
Yes, because the Arches watercolor pad has gelatin sizing to the core, masking fluid peels off cleanly and the cotton paper withstands repeated brush scrubbing without tearing.
Is the paper in the Canson Arches watercolor pad acid-free and archival?
Yes, Arches watercolor paper is 100% acid-free, contains an alkaline reserve, and complies with ISO 9706 standards to resist aging and yellowing for centuries.
Can I use mediums other than watercolor on this Arches pad?
Yes, the Arches watercolor pad works wonderfully with gouache, acrylics, ink washes, calligraphy, and mixed media.
Can I pay cash on delivery for Canson Arches Watercolor Pad in Pakistan?
Yes. Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and many other cities.
How fast is delivery in Pakistan?
Select 9x12" or 10x14" size when ordering. Orders are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch, with delivery taking 3-5 working days across Pakistan.
Reviews
4.9
Based on 7 customer reviews
★★★★★
ZoyaSialkot · ✓ Verified Buyer ·
Expensive hai lekin quality justify karti hai. 300gsm sheets thick hain, colour blending smooth hoti hai aur rough texture watercolour effects ko bohat enhance karta hai.
★★★★★
TahaMultan · ✓ Verified Buyer ·
Masking fluid, multiple washes aur lifting sab try kiya aur paper ne bohat achi performance di. Surface easily damage nahi hui aur finished painting professional look de rahi thi.
★★★★★
HoorainRawalpindi · ✓ Verified Buyer ·
Arches paper pe colours ka result normal student-grade pads se kaafi better aya. Rough grain ki wajah se texture bohat natural lagta hai, especially landscapes mein.
★★★★☆
RafayFaisalabad · ✓ Verified Buyer ·
Paper quality outstanding hai aur washes bohat clean aati hain. Price obviously premium side par hai, lekin serious artists ke liye difference noticeable hai.
★★★★★
MinalIslamabad · ✓ Verified Buyer ·
Florals aur landscape painting ke liye bohat acha pad hai. Wet-on-wet technique smoothly work karti hai aur paper pani absorb karke bhi weak feel nahi hota.
★★★★★
SaadKarachi · ✓ Verified Buyer ·
Professional watercolour work ke liye liya tha aur quality genuinely impressive lagi. Rough surface granulation ko bohat beautifully show karti hai aur layering mein paper disturb nahi hota.
★★★★★
AyeshaLahore · ✓ Verified Buyer ·
Paper ki texture bohat premium hai aur heavy washes ko bhi achi tarah handle karta hai. 300gsm ki wajah se paper zyada buckle nahi hua aur colours bhi bohat vibrant nazar aaye.
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