Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 12 Sheets
- 12 sheets, 9x12 inches
- Cold press texture
- Cotton paper, white natural
- 300 gram weight named in the item name
- Watercolor, gouache, ink, acrylic use per the title
- 150 grams pad weight
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A cotton, cold press watercolor pad for painters who work wet, with a natural white tone and a heavy listed weight. The paper weight field is ambiguous, so rely on the gram weight in the item name.
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ASIN: B086WSQV9HModel: A1795092Category: Watercolor Paper
Overview
A painter working in watercolor, gouache, ink or acrylic gets a pad of cold press cotton paper in a natural white tone. The sheets stay together in pad form, and the item name is written partly in French.
Cold press means a textured surface that holds pigment in its tooth, and the cotton base is chosen for wet work. The limitation is scale, since this is a small pad with few sheets and no warranty.
Who it's for
A studio table or travel kit where studies and finished small paintings are made in wet media. Artists working at large scale or needing smooth hot press paper should look at other pads.
Pros and cons
- Cold press texture
- Natural white tone
- Suits several wet media
- Paper weight field ambiguous
- Few sheets per pad
- Item name in French shorthand
Performance notes
Texture and weight decide how paper handles water. Cold press has a toothy surface that holds pigment, and heavier cotton sheets resist buckling under wet washes. Preparing or taping the sheet is a technique choice the listing does not cover.
Specifications
| Brand | Arches |
|---|---|
| Model | A1795092 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 300 grams (from item name) |
| Paper Dimensions | 9x12 inches |
| Item weight | 150 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Paper Finish | Cold press |
| Color | White natural |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | No warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 12 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Art, painting, watercolor |
| Style | Classical |
Closest rivals on specs
Hahnemuhle Collection Watercolor 300 Pad 9x12- Item Weight 0.33 vs 0.51 pounds (-35%)
Canson XL Watercolor Wirebound Pad 7x10- Item Weight 0.33 vs 0.54 pounds (-39%)
Strathmore Watercolor Visual Journal 5.5x8- Item Weight 0.33 vs 0.63 pounds (-48%)
Frequently asked questions
How should I prepare the Arches pad for wet painting?
The listing gives no preparation or stretching instructions. It lists cotton cold press paper at 300 grams for watercolor, gouache, ink and acrylic.
Is the Arches pad only for watercolor?
No. The title names watercolor, gouache, ink and acrylic, while the recommended use in the specs is art, painting and watercolor.
Is the Arches paper hot press?
No. The listing says cold press, which is the textured finish.