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Aquarelle Hot Press

Arches

Weight
300gsm
Surface
smooth
Fibre
100% cotton
Sizing
internal and surface (gelatin)
Colour
natural white
Best processes
0
Rated excellent

Characteristics

Sizinginternal and surface (gelatin)
Formats22x30in, roll
CoatingRetailers: 100% cotton, gelatine sized to the core, cylinder-mould made, smooth hot-pressed surface.

Process suitability

ProcessRatingNotes
CyanotypeGoodSurvey: reported to work
Van Dyke BrownGoodSurvey: Arches 90# hot press reported to work
Salt PrintingGoodSurvey: Arches hot press reported to work
Platinum PalladiumPoorSurvey: "Arches Aquarelle" listed as not working for platinum/palladium
KallitypeUntested
Gum BichromateUntested
Carbon TransferUntested

Physical specifications from manufacturer datasheets. Process suitability ratings based on published references and practitioner experience.

Where to buy

SupplierRegion
Jackson's ArtUK
Blick Art MaterialsUS
GerstaeckerEU