Watercolour Paper
The usual painting surface for watercolour painting. It comes in three surfaces – rough, hot-pressed, and cold-pressed (also known as “not”, meaning “not hot-pressed”) and in various thicknesses designated by weight either in grams per square metre or pounds per ream. 300gsm (140lb) has become the most popular weight, being thick enough not to buckle excessively with wet washes, and economical in price.
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