BAOHONG Artist Watercolor Paper is high quality professional grade watercolor paper, which is 100% cotton paper. Produce the best materials for masters of art and literature to inspire artists. The high-quality water provided by the rivers in Baoding, Hebei, China, provides the best conditions for the production of high-quality paper. BAOHONG artist watercolor paper is still made of natural cotton fiber, carefully selected for water absorption and durability, the drum mold machine ensures even distribution of fibers, making the paper very stable, so it will not warp or stretch when adding water. It consists of long fibers of 100% cotton, which gives the paper strength, beauty, naturalness, long-lasting whiteness, and a touch that is unparalleled with the look and feel of vintage handmade paper. BAOHONG artist-grade watercolor paper contains 100% cotton. They are acid-free, pH neutral, gelatin inside, chlorine-free and air-dried.
BAOHONG artist watercolor paper is strong enough to handle multiple washes of color, masking solution, scrubbing and artist tape without damaging the surface. Each sheet of paper is permeated with a sizing agent to give each fiber a consistent feel and absorbency. Artists prefer this cotton paper when using other painting tools alongside watercolor, acrylic and gouache. Its smooth texture evenly grips graphite and colored pencils.
Gelatin sizing (Note: It is stirring and sizing. It's not simply surface sizing) - BAOHONG Watercolor Paper will be a paper mill that "core" gelatin (also known as internal sizing) of watercolor paper. This maintains the gloss and transparency of the color while preventing paint from penetrating into the paper. It allows for superimposed washing and gives it extra strength to prevent erasing and scratching without tearing or shedding. It also allows the removal of paint, whether wet or dry, easily exposing the white color of the paper. BAO HONG watercolor ARTIST PAPER PAD can absorb large amounts of water with limited deformation.
The paper is perfect for watercolor, washed painting, gouache, acrylic, pens and ink. It is also suitable for inkjet, gravure, screen printing, letterpress printing, offset printing, screen printing, pastels and charcoal.
