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product_id: 65746383
title: "ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block"
brand: "arches"
price: "€ 95.46"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Arches"
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# 300 gsm water absorption 23 x 31 cm ideal canvas 100% long cotton fibers ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block

**Brand:** arches
**Price:** € 95.46
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your artistry with paper that performs as brilliantly as you do

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block by arches
- **How much does it cost?** € 95.46 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/65746383-arches-23-x-31-cm-300-gsm-cold-pressed-watercolour)

## Best For

- arches enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted arches brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Gelatin-Sized Core:** Scratch-resistant surface that preserves color brilliance and longevity
- • **Ready-to-Use Block Format:** 20 sheets glued on all sides for hassle-free painting without stretching
- • **Unmatched Water Absorption:** 300 gsm weight ensures vibrant, warp-free washes every time
- • **Premium 100% Cotton Composition:** Long fibers deliver durability and smooth pigment flow
- • **Traditional Cylinder Mould Craftsmanship:** Even fiber distribution for superior stability and texture

## Overview

The ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Block features 20 sheets of premium 100% cotton paper made using traditional cylinder mould techniques. Sized with natural gelatin, it offers exceptional water absorption without warping or bleeding, providing a durable, scratch-resistant surface ideal for professional watercolor artists seeking flawless results.

## Description

Product Description Arches Watercolour paper is made the traditional way, using a cylinder mould. This method ensures that the fibres are evenly distributed which makes the paper extremely stable, so it will not warp or stretch when water is applied to it. Arches Watercolour paper is made from long, 100% cotton fibres, allowing it to absorb a lot of water without warping or causing the colours to bleed. It is sized to the core with natural gelatine, so it can be scratched without tearing or lining. This internal sizing also prevents paint penetrating into the paper, allowing light to shine through the pigment and reflect off the paper while ensuring durability of the colours. Box Contains 1 x Arches Watercolor Cold Pressed Paper Block, 20 Sheets 9-inch x 12-inch

Review: A game changer. - THE PAGES ARE NOT BLACK! My stomach dropped when I saw the top sheet lol. I love these watercolour blocks as they hold tension and the wet paper doesn’t warp. I use a guitar plectrum to separate the pages from the slit at the top of the block. They are so easy to use. I have two, one to allow to dry while I begin on another. A little expensive, but it’s either this or faff with tape. I like that there are so many sizes to choose from. Excellent quality cold pressed paper. Love this brand. So happy to have found them. It’s a game changer.
Review: My favourite 100% cotton watercolour paper by far, 2nd to none - Please note this is an Arches block (glued on four sides), you remove the sheet after you have finished the painting by very carefully breaking the glue sealed edges. personally I use something like a bank card which is less likely to damage the paper underneath (keep it flat) but if you are careful you can slide a flat knife across the edges, there is a gap in the glued edges at the top of the block where you inset your knife or card to slide around the seal. you get to practice a little on the black protective sheet at the front of the block when it arrives (don't be alarmed when you see the black paper when you open it). Blocks are great to paint on as you don't need to stretch the paper beforehand but please note if you use a lot of wet in wet and saturated washes you will still get buckling, you then need to allow it to dry completely and usually it will dry pretty flat but may take a while. Blocks will never be as effective as stretching paper properly though so if you do use a lot of wet in wet it may be better to buy sheets or pads, which work out a lot less expensive than blocks anyway but you'll have the same high quality paper, you'll just need to stretch it. I have tried MANY different watercolour papers over the years but Arches are the best by far (IMO), I still use other brand papers for different techniques, watercolour studies/sketches and work where I am experimenting, purely because of the price but when I have done a lot of preliminary work and am ready to take the plunge, hoping to create something special, I will usually opt for a high quality 100% cotton paper and you can't get better than Arches. If you use masking fluid or tape in your watercolour painting, this paper will save you from the nightmare of spending hours on a piece only to ruin it when removing the tape/fluid, personally I have never damaged the paper with tape or fluid (and I use them a lot). Of course the quality of the paint you use will also contribute greatly to the results you get so it goes without saying you should only use Artists quality watercolour paints when using premium cotton paper. Word of warning; once you try it, nothing else will compare. Photo attached of one of my paintings on Arches paper

## Features

- Made the traditional way, on a cylinder mould, this paper has a harmonious natural grain
- Made of long 100% cotton fibres, ARCHES Watercolour paper can absorb a lot of water without warping or causing the colours to bleed
- Sized to the core with natural gelatine, it can be scratched without tearing or lining
- 20 sheets

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01B203ZRG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 46,932 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 63 in Watercolour Paper |
| Brand | Arches |
| Brand Name | Arches |
| Colour | White |
| Country Of Origin | France |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,364 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03700417950604 |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 31L x 23W centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Watercolour Block, 300 gsm, Cold pressed, 23 x 31 cm |
| Item Weight | 610 g |
| Manufacturer | ARCHES |
| Material | Paper |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Paper Dimensions | 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm |
| Paper Finish | Watercolour |
| Paper finish | Watercolour |
| Product dimensions | 31L x 23W centimetres |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Painting |
| Sheet Count | 20 |
| UPC | 499995396081 |
| Unit Count | 1 Pack |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Arches
- **Colour:** White
- **Paper finish:** Watercolour
- **Product dimensions:** 31L x 23W centimetres
- **Sheet size:** 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm

## Images

![ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uhK1oW+HL.jpg)
![ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91drm0Dw0RL.jpg)
![ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91fbJsIspKL.jpg)
![ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BkvXwDboL.jpg)
![ARCHES 23 x 31 cm 300 gsm Cold pressed Watercolour Block - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91m7q3v7MWL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The description says arches multicoloured watercolour paper - is this correct and if so what colours ?**
A: This description should not say multicoloured.
The paper is white.

The Coln Gallery UK

**Q: Is there any Arches watercolors 18x24, 300grams of medium coarse grain cotton pulp paper? Thanks**
A: I think so

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A game changer.
*by I***M on 20 April 2026*

THE PAGES ARE NOT BLACK! My stomach dropped when I saw the top sheet lol. I love these watercolour blocks as they hold tension and the wet paper doesn’t warp. I use a guitar plectrum to separate the pages from the slit at the top of the block. They are so easy to use. I have two, one to allow to dry while I begin on another. A little expensive, but it’s either this or faff with tape. I like that there are so many sizes to choose from. Excellent quality cold pressed paper. Love this brand. So happy to have found them. It’s a game changer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favourite 100% cotton watercolour paper by far, 2nd to none
*by G***N on 23 March 2023*

Please note this is an Arches block (glued on four sides), you remove the sheet after you have finished the painting by very carefully breaking the glue sealed edges. personally I use something like a bank card which is less likely to damage the paper underneath (keep it flat) but if you are careful you can slide a flat knife across the edges, there is a gap in the glued edges at the top of the block where you inset your knife or card to slide around the seal. you get to practice a little on the black protective sheet at the front of the block when it arrives (don't be alarmed when you see the black paper when you open it). Blocks are great to paint on as you don't need to stretch the paper beforehand but please note if you use a lot of wet in wet and saturated washes you will still get buckling, you then need to allow it to dry completely and usually it will dry pretty flat but may take a while. Blocks will never be as effective as stretching paper properly though so if you do use a lot of wet in wet it may be better to buy sheets or pads, which work out a lot less expensive than blocks anyway but you'll have the same high quality paper, you'll just need to stretch it. I have tried MANY different watercolour papers over the years but Arches are the best by far (IMO), I still use other brand papers for different techniques, watercolour studies/sketches and work where I am experimenting, purely because of the price but when I have done a lot of preliminary work and am ready to take the plunge, hoping to create something special, I will usually opt for a high quality 100% cotton paper and you can't get better than Arches. If you use masking fluid or tape in your watercolour painting, this paper will save you from the nightmare of spending hours on a piece only to ruin it when removing the tape/fluid, personally I have never damaged the paper with tape or fluid (and I use them a lot). Of course the quality of the paint you use will also contribute greatly to the results you get so it goes without saying you should only use Artists quality watercolour paints when using premium cotton paper. Word of warning; once you try it, nothing else will compare. Photo attached of one of my paintings on Arches paper

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality
*by P***L on 19 April 2026*

Very good product not cheap,my mother rates them

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*Last updated: 2026-08-02*