--- product_id: 253236026 title: "Arches Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic" brand: "arches" price: "S$47" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/253236026-arches-watercolor-pad-cold-press-9x12-inches-12-sheets-professional store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Cold press texture for perfect water control 9x12 inches, 12 sheets for versatile projects 100% cotton long fibers for durability Arches Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic **Brand:** arches **Price:** S$47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your masterpiece with the paper that legends trust! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arches Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic by arches - **How much does it cost?** S$47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/253236026-arches-watercolor-pad-cold-press-9x12-inches-12-sheets-professional) ## 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 - • **Masterful Water Control:** Cold press texture offers ideal absorbency and minimal warping, perfect for watercolor, gouache, ink, and acrylic. - • **Artist-Approved Since 1492:** Join the ranks of Van Gogh, Picasso, and Warhol with paper trusted by legends and top professionals worldwide. - • **Timeless Cotton Craftsmanship:** Experience the unmatched strength and softness of 100% cotton fibers, ensuring your art lasts centuries. - • **Precision Sizing 'To The Core':** Exclusive sizing locks pigment in place, enhancing color vibrancy and effortless blending or corrections. - • **Archival Quality for Legacy Art:** pH-neutral, no optical brighteners—your masterpieces stay pristine and fade-resistant for generations. ## Overview Arches Watercolor Pad features 12 sheets of premium 9x12 inch cold press paper made from 100% cotton fibers. Its unique cylinder mold process and exclusive 'to the core' sizing deliver superior strength, exceptional absorbency, and vibrant color retention. pH-neutral and free from optical brighteners, this archival-quality paper supports multiple wet media including watercolor, gouache, ink, and acrylic, making it the professional artist’s choice for durability and timeless beauty. ## Description Making prestigious art papers since 1492, Arches has been the paper of choice for artists from Van Gogh and Matisse to Picasso, Dali, Warhol and beyond. Hailed as brilliant, this archival paper is mold-made with 100% cotton fibers, has a natural white luster and stands the test of time so your work shines long after you've laid down your masterpiece. A process exclusive to Arches, sizing “to the core” gives every sheet on every pad of Arches cold press watercolor paper astounding absorbency, as the pH-neutral, gelatin-sized internal and external fibers hold pigment in place without over-saturation. Easily correct liquid media mistakes repeatedly with minimal warping to this textured paper. Each pristine sheet of this 140lb cold press watercolor paper has been securely fastened on the top short side with a strong, pH-neutral adhesive that also aids in shape-retention. Not only are these watercolor supplies durable, but they are also versatile. Arches can be used as more than just watercolor painting paper; this exquisite, thick paper functions well with all wet techniques such as ink, gouache, and acrylic painting as the cotton fibers adapt to whatever medium you choose to craft your work. With 3 spectacular sizes available in pads of 12 140lb (300gsm) sheets, this is the ideal painting paper for artists. Arches cold press watercolor paper contains no optical brightening agents (permanent in accordance with ISO 9701). When it comes to high-end consistency and variety, you'll find the exceptional quality you seek within the premium papers at Arches. ## Features - PRIZED PAPER - The long fibers in Arches natural white 100% cotton watercolor paper provide timeless beauty and an inimitable touch; this rich paper is available in multiple sizes and 3 revered textures: cold press, hot press and rough - SUPERIOR STRENGTH - A cylinder mold process distributes cotton fibers evenly to provide exceptional resistance to scratching and erasing without tearing or linting; it allows our cold pressed watercolor paper to slacken uniformly when wet for outstanding control - EXQUISITE QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY - All Arches watercolor pads for painting are pH-neutral with a harmonious natural grain and no optical brightening agents; each sheet is easily removed from the edge-glued pad - EXCLUSIVE SIZING "TO THE CORE" - Arches water color paper is one of the remaining papers in the world to be sized "to the core”; it increases the luster and transparency of colors while preventing paints from penetrating into the paper and makes blending, overlay or paint removal easy, wet or dry - PREMIUM ART PAPERS SINCE 1492 - After five centuries, the Arches philosophy remains the same: to make the best papers and enable you to produce your finest works while guaranteeing they will last as long as our papermaking heritage ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B086WSQV9H | | Best Sellers Rank | #10,844 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #79 in Watercolor Paper | | Brand Name | Arches | | Color | White Natural | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (2,628) 4.9 out of 5 stars | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03700417134806 | | Included Components | Bloc Enc 23x31 12H Arches Aquarelle 100% Fine 300g Blanc Nat | | Item Dimensions L X W | 12.21"L x 9.06"W | | Item Type Name | Bloc Enc 23x31 12H Arches Aquarelle 100% Fine 300g Blanc Nat | | Item Weight | 150 g | | Manufacturer | ARCHES | | Manufacturer Part Number | A1795092 | | Material Type | Cotton | | Model Number | A1795092 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Paper Dimensions | 9x12 inches | | Paper Finish | Watercolor | | Paper Weight | 90 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Art, Painting, Watercolor | | Sheet Count | 12 | | Style | Classical | | Unit Count | 12 Count | | Warranty Description | No warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Arches - **Color:** White Natural - **Material:** Cotton - **Paper Dimensions:** 9x12 inches - **Paper Finish:** Watercolor ## Images ![Arches Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iGTIgBiQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Paper - Worth the Investment *by on Reviewed in the United States July 23, 2026* While priced higher than some other options, it lives up to the saying, You get what you pay for'. Excellent quality, great looking, handles water and lifting well, and I have never had it tear when removing tape. Weight and thickness are both excellent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price for watercolor painting *by on Reviewed in the United States March 4, 2026* This is good quality watercolor paper. I do find that my paintings look better when I use better paper. I don’t stretch my paper, I tape it down. There is very little warping as long as I do not remove the tape before the painting is completely dry. I think this is a good size (9x12 in). I use this paper for practice, even though it is expensive (to me). Sometimes I will cut this into 4.5x6 inch pieces, to make the paper last longer. This and New York Central are my go to brands for watercolor paper. I will keep buying this brand. I would recommend getting some sort of large folder to keep this in or keep it in a drawer because the edges will collect dust and fuzz. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Upgrade!!! *by on Reviewed in the United States January 8, 2026* I would never have believed that paper could change my painting this much!! I watched several influencers that talked about this paper and how it would bring your art to the next level.I had someone commission me to paint for them and I need the best paper so I purchased this one.It was amazing to me to see how differently it reacted to the watercolors. They tend to sit on top of the paper and slowly dry in which allows you to blend and also to remove any mistakes. I couldn’t believe how I was able to blend color out fully and leave no dry lines. The thickness is amazing so even without prepping the paper it doesn’t buckle much. You can tell just by feeling it that it is cotton and higher quality. I’ve also used drawing gum for white areas and on cheaper paper it tends to pull the paper up. But not on this paper. It has a thicker texture and is definitely good quality. ## Frequently Bought Together - Arches Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic - Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Sketchers' Pocket Set, 12 Half Pan w/ Brush - Pebeo Easy Peel Liquid Latex Masking Fluid - Drawing Gum - Dries Quickly - For Ink - Watercolor - Gouache Painting & Illustration - Fine Arts & Crafts Supplies - 45ml Bottle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/253236026-arches-watercolor-pad-cold-press-9x12-inches-12-sheets-professional](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/253236026-arches-watercolor-pad-cold-press-9x12-inches-12-sheets-professional) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-11-06*