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Aquarelle Cold Press
Arches
- Weight
- 300gsm
- Surface
- textured
- Fibre
- 100% cotton
- Sizing
- internal and surface (gelatin)
- Colour
- natural white
- Best processes
- 0
Rated excellent
Characteristics
| Sizing | internal and surface (gelatin) |
| Formats | 22x30in, roll |
| Coating | Retailers: 100% cotton, gelatine sized to the core, natural grain cold-pressed surface. |
Process suitability
| Process | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cyanotype | Good | Survey: Arches Aquarelle reported to work |
| Van Dyke Brown | Good | Survey: Arches cold press reported to work |
| Gum Bichromate | Good | Survey: Arches cold press recommended for gum |
| Platinum Palladium | Poor | Survey: "Arches Aquarelle" listed as not working for platinum/palladium |
| Kallitype | Untested | |
| Salt Printing | Untested | |
| Carbon Transfer | Untested |
Physical specifications from manufacturer datasheets. Process suitability ratings based on published references and practitioner experience.
Where to buy
| Supplier | Region |
|---|---|
| Jackson's Art | UK |
| Blick Art Materials | US |