Cotton vs wood pulp watercolour paper: is the difference worth the price
Cotton is worth paying for when lifting, glazing or heavy wet-in-wet work will push the sheet. Wood pulp remains a sensible choice for studies and practice.
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How to stretch watercolour paper: when it is worth doing
Materials · Guide Stretch paper when the water load and loose-sheet format ask for more restraint than the sheet can
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Watercolour blocks vs pads vs loose sheets: which format to use when
Materials · Guide The paper may be the same. The format changes how readily you can begin, how much preparation
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What cold press means in watercolour paper
Materials · Guide Cold press is the versatile middle surface: enough texture to show the character of watercolour, enough smoothness
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Watercolour paper weight explained: 190gsm, 300gsm and 640gsm
Materials · Guide Choose paper weight by how much water you use. 300gsm is the useful starting point for most
Arches vs Fabriano Artistico: what differs and how to compare them
Two papers that painters argue about constantly, and how to compare them under the conditions that matter to your work.
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What watercolour pigment codes actually mean, and why they matter
Materials · Guide By the end of this article you will be able to read any tube label, understand what
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Best watercolour paper for beginners in the UK
Materials · Guide Start with 300gsm cold press paper, the most forgiving surface for most subjects. Choose Bockingford for affordable
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Best watercolour set for beginners: what to buy and what to leave out
By the end of this article you will know exactly what to spend your money on, what to ignore, and why the conventional advice about starter kits is sometimes wrong.