---
product_id: 6139719
title: "Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9\"X12\""
brand: "arches"
price: "S$44"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Arches"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/6139719-watercolor-pad-hot-press-9x12
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region: Singapore
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# 100% natural cotton fibers 12 sheets of premium 140lb/300gsm paper 9" x 12" ideal canvas size Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9"X12"

**Brand:** arches
**Price:** S$44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with paper that’s as serious as your vision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9"X12" by arches
- **How much does it cost?** S$44 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/6139719-watercolor-pad-hot-press-9x12)

## 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

- • **100% Cotton, Acid-Free Paper:** Crafted from natural cotton fibers with gelatin sizing for archival quality and vibrant color retention.
- • **Durable 140lb / 300gsm Weight:** Thick, resilient sheets that minimize buckling and withstand multiple washes without warping.
- • **Ultra-Smooth Hot Press Finish:** Experience buttery-smooth texture perfect for detailed watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrushing.
- • **Compact & Portable 9"x12" Format:** Ideal size for on-the-go creativity or desktop mastery, fitting perfectly into your professional toolkit.
- • **Versatile Multi-Media Compatibility:** Seamlessly switch between watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrush techniques on one pad.

## Overview

The Arches Watercolor Pad Hot Press 9"x12" features 12 sheets of premium 140lb/300gsm natural white paper made from 100% cotton fibers using a cylinder-mold process. Its ultra-smooth hot press finish and natural gelatin sizing provide exceptional durability and vibrant color hold, making it perfect for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrushing. Acid-free and archival quality, this pad is designed for professional artists seeking flawless results in a convenient, portable size.

## Description

Arches Watercolor Pads contain paper made with natural cotton fibers on a cylinder-mold machine. This artist-grade watercolor paper is great for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrushing. Arches is made with a natural gelatin sizing. These pads contain 12 sheets of natural white, acid free, and 100% cotton paper in a fold over pad. This pad is 9"X12" hot press 140lb / 300g.

Review: Best paper PERIOD! Came in envelope bent. :( - Absolutely incredible paper, but came all bent up. I’m very veryyy picky about my paper. If there’s even a slight ding in the corner I won’t use it sometimes. And the top to the entire bad and like 2 letter M’s bent into it. I’ve very bummed as I was going to paint tonight. I know I can soak the whole paper and lay it flat for a day or whatever to ‘hopefully’ flatten it back out of its wavy, but this is creases. If I was in the paper flattening business I’d be on the other end of this purchase. I’m on the painting side, lol. I hope somebody will correct this so I can give the stars this wonderful paper deserves. In its current shape I’d rather use cheap paper. Ps, I don’t think this item should be sent in anything besides a cardboard box. A bubble envelope will almost never protect a sharp cornered sketch book. And us artists ante easygoing but super picky about little things. Probably what makes us artists. :) As for the paper itself, if you’re looking to find out about this paper just TRUST me BUY it without thinking. It’s the best there is. Pricy yes, well honestly not even that pricy here. It’s I’d say half the normal stores going rate. Then again you know what you’re buying at a store and aren’t going to get a smashed corner and top of book item. I would love to remove any and all negatives from this comment if you guys can send a one day delivery like this one came, but of a new one I can use. This is going to be for scraps and swatches I guess. I don’t have the patients and shouldn’t have to go all the way to kinkos to return this. Or send a box with a return label on it and I’ll stuff it in as I don’t have a printer. And set it up so they pick it up lol. And a time machine while your at it so I cannn painnttt nowww ;) I know crap just happens and I’m Just messing but yes I’d like a new one please. But guys it’s Fantasticccccc paper if anyone made it all the way though that rant. Just cross your fingers your get it in a box or buy it with some other items so you now it’ll be shoved into a box. With them. I should have not a couple bags of cotton balls. Lol. Have fun painting everyone. It really is one of life’s treasures. Especially on fantastic paper with good paints. People don’t Realize just how important good paper is. I’d say more I’m portent than a god brush and close to as important as good paint. And this is some damn fine stuff. Butter smooth and vibrant. Lasts a lifetime (literally). Ok I’m gonna go make a paper airplane and watch tv Cheers
Review: Best watercolor paper available! - I really can't say enough about Arches paper, and the hot press is my favorite. If you are considering less expensive paper and hoping that it will hold up the same, it won't, there is no replacement for the real deal in watercolor paper. The paper is so expensive because of the amount of time and work needed to create a paper that will hold up to repeated water washings - and it does beautifully. It will also buckle less under water because of the materials and thickness. We all started somewhere, likely using the cheaper watercolor paper from the craft store. And it is good to play around with, but the paint simply will not look the same on inferior paper. Good paper is THE most important material in watercolor painting, even over the quality of the paint itself. Hot press is my favorite because of the smoothness of the paper and the vibrancy that it bring forth from the paints. When I use this paper it feels like I am not really doing anything, but the paper is what creates the effects. It is also very easy to sketch on. There's no other paper I will use!

## Features

- Paper made with natural cotton fibers on a cylinder-mold machine
- Great for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and airbrushing
- Made with a natural gelatin sizing
- 12 sheets of natural white, acid free, 100% cotton paper
- 9"X12" hot press 140lb / 300g

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008N0BD0A |
| Best Sellers Rank | #47,368 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #271 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand | Arches |
| Brand Name | Arches |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,270 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03148950012890 |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 12"L x 9"W |
| Item Height | 0.24 inches |
| Item Type Name | Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9"X12" |
| Item Weight | 0.33 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Arches |
| Material | Paper |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Paper Size | 9 x 12 Inches |
| Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, Painting |
| Sheet Count | 12 |
| Sheet Size | 9 x 12 Inches |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Arches
- **Color:** White
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor
- **Sheet Size:** 9 x 12 Inches

## Images

![Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9"X12" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qazJ54aeL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best paper PERIOD! Came in envelope bent. :(
*by K***E on December 23, 2019*

Absolutely incredible paper, but came all bent up. I’m very veryyy picky about my paper. If there’s even a slight ding in the corner I won’t use it sometimes. And the top to the entire bad and like 2 letter M’s bent into it. I’ve very bummed as I was going to paint tonight. I know I can soak the whole paper and lay it flat for a day or whatever to ‘hopefully’ flatten it back out of its wavy, but this is creases. If I was in the paper flattening business I’d be on the other end of this purchase. I’m on the painting side, lol. I hope somebody will correct this so I can give the stars this wonderful paper deserves. In its current shape I’d rather use cheap paper. Ps, I don’t think this item should be sent in anything besides a cardboard box. A bubble envelope will almost never protect a sharp cornered sketch book. And us artists ante easygoing but super picky about little things. Probably what makes us artists. :) As for the paper itself, if you’re looking to find out about this paper just TRUST me BUY it without thinking. It’s the best there is. Pricy yes, well honestly not even that pricy here. It’s I’d say half the normal stores going rate. Then again you know what you’re buying at a store and aren’t going to get a smashed corner and top of book item. I would love to remove any and all negatives from this comment if you guys can send a one day delivery like this one came, but of a new one I can use. This is going to be for scraps and swatches I guess. I don’t have the patients and shouldn’t have to go all the way to kinkos to return this. Or send a box with a return label on it and I’ll stuff it in as I don’t have a printer. And set it up so they pick it up lol. And a time machine while your at it so I cannn painnttt nowww ;) I know crap just happens and I’m Just messing but yes I’d like a new one please. But guys it’s Fantasticccccc paper if anyone made it all the way though that rant. Just cross your fingers your get it in a box or buy it with some other items so you now it’ll be shoved into a box. With them. I should have not a couple bags of cotton balls. Lol. Have fun painting everyone. It really is one of life’s treasures. Especially on fantastic paper with good paints. People don’t Realize just how important good paper is. I’d say more I’m portent than a god brush and close to as important as good paint. And this is some damn fine stuff. Butter smooth and vibrant. Lasts a lifetime (literally). Ok I’m gonna go make a paper airplane and watch tv Cheers

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best watercolor paper available!
*by T***I on August 9, 2016*

I really can't say enough about Arches paper, and the hot press is my favorite. If you are considering less expensive paper and hoping that it will hold up the same, it won't, there is no replacement for the real deal in watercolor paper. The paper is so expensive because of the amount of time and work needed to create a paper that will hold up to repeated water washings - and it does beautifully. It will also buckle less under water because of the materials and thickness. We all started somewhere, likely using the cheaper watercolor paper from the craft store. And it is good to play around with, but the paint simply will not look the same on inferior paper. Good paper is THE most important material in watercolor painting, even over the quality of the paint itself. Hot press is my favorite because of the smoothness of the paper and the vibrancy that it bring forth from the paints. When I use this paper it feels like I am not really doing anything, but the paper is what creates the effects. It is also very easy to sketch on. There's no other paper I will use!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning
*by S***S on October 8, 2024*

Incredible quality as always from Arches! Nice and smooth on every sheet, tears easily from it's binding, takes to all kinds of watercolors and even alcohol markers very well.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Arches Watercolor Pad, Hot Press 9"X12"
- Arches Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 9x12 inches, 12 Sheets - Professional Art Paper for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic

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