Watercolour paper

Being creative and creating your own art requires the right equipment and if you paint with watercolours, you know that paper is one of the most important elements when it comes to achieving a satisfactory result.

Compared to other types of paper, watercolour blocks and sheets are often both thicker and coarser than regular printer paper, because they need to be able to withstand multiple layers of paint and a large amount of water without disintegrating.

We have a great selection of paper in different thicknesses and sizes, so you can always find the one that best suits your preferences.

How do I choose the right thickness?

When we talk about the thickness of paper, we're talking about how much it weighs per square metre and the thicker the paper, the more you can paint on it without it breaking or curling. There are three different thicknesses in our range:

• 180 g.
• 200 g.
• 300 g.

Watercolour paper, 180 g.

A pad of paper this thick is great to have on the go if you need to do quick sketches, check colours or practice new techniques. It's a good thickness for those who want to practice before tackling the more expensive sheets.

Watercolour paper, 200 g.

If you're a complete beginner, you can easily settle for a thinner quality, such as 200g, which is cheaper and gives you a chance to find out if watercolour is for you. Similarly, the lighter sheets can also be used for sketches, colour tests and experiments.

Watercolour paper, 300 g.

If you want watercolour paper that can hold its colour, be painted on in many layers and won't lose its shape, 300g sheets are preferable. Here you get a good, strong sheet that allows you to work with more or less water and in several layers without any problems.

For many, however, it is a matter of practice and feeling. Not everyone prefers the really heavy sheets - even if they are experienced watercolour artists.

Should I choose a watercolour block or loose sheets?

It's a good idea to have a small block of thinner sheets of watercolour paper with you when you're doing colour tests or a quick sketch. It's easy to carry under your arm or in your bag, and you don't have to worry about it getting bent or creased at the corners.

Painting on loose sheets is a little harder to control, but you can have several projects going at the same time, and stapling them to a rigid surface with painter's tape gives you the same feel as using a block.

If you choose a block, it's a good idea to go for one that's glued on all four sides so you don't experience the work bending or the sides folding up.

Find your watercolour paper with us

In our range, you'll always find a variety of products in different price ranges - but always of the highest quality. If you're looking for cheap watercolour paper for your artwork, you've come to the right place. Find just the sheets you need, take a tour through our adventurous hobby universe and get inspired for other exciting artworks in the future.

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