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product_id: 45132851
title: "Arches Watercolor Paper Block, Hot Press, 5.9\" x 11.8\", 140 pound"
brand: "arches"
price: "394.77 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Arches"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/45132851-arches-watercolor-paper-block-hot-press-5-9-x-11
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# gelatin sized for vibrant color 100% cotton long fibers exceptional scratch & tear resistance Arches Watercolor Paper Block, Hot Press, 5.9" x 11.8", 140 pound

**Brand:** arches
**Price:** 394.77 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art with the paper that masters trust — because your creativity deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Arches Watercolor Paper Block, Hot Press, 5.9" x 11.8", 140 pound by arches
- **How much does it cost?** 394.77 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Precision Hot Press Finish:** Ultra-smooth surface perfect for mixed media artists who demand fine detail with pen, marker, or pencil.
- • **Unrivaled Strength & Control:** Cylinder mold process ensures even fiber distribution for minimal warping and maximum resistance to scratches and erasing.
- • **Timeless Cotton Craftsmanship:** Experience the unmatched texture and durability of 100% natural cotton fibers, designed to elevate every brushstroke.
- • **Legacy of Excellence Since 1492:** Join a centuries-old tradition of premium art papers trusted by professionals worldwide to preserve your masterpieces.
- • **Vibrant Colors, Effortless Blending:** Exclusive gelatin sizing 'to the core' enhances color transparency and makes blending or paint removal seamless.

## Overview

Arches Watercolor Paper Block, Hot Press, 5.9" x 11.8", 140 lb, features 100% natural cotton fibers crafted via a cylinder mold process for superior strength and minimal warping. Its exclusive gelatin sizing enhances color vibrancy and blending, while the smooth hot press finish supports detailed mixed media work. Trusted since 1492, this premium block includes 20 sheets of pH-neutral, acid-free paper designed to preserve your artwork for generations.

## Description

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Review: The best! - Best watercolor paper! Hot and cold pressed are excellent. It's a good investment.
Review: Top of the line in watercolor paper - Not much NOT to love about this paper. For me, it’s top of the line. The texture of the hot pressed is very fine, which is my preference, as I like to do mixed media and use pen, marker, pencils etc etc in my artwork, and the fine texture allows me to do that with good results as opposed to the cold pressed - which is nice too, but for just plain watercolor. I have both, but prefer the hot pressed. It seems like I used to remember the price point being much higher than the others, which isn’t so much the case anymore. If you’re a serious artist, it’s pretty much a prerequisite that you have this paper in your stash. Arches has little buckling or warping (which sets it apart), and paint reacts well with the paper, allowing lots of different effects - blending, granulating, gradient washes, whatever. It’s a great paper. Zero complaints.

## 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 13 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 Arches water color paper to slacken uniformly when wet for outstanding control
- Exquisite Quality - Glued on all sides to preserve paper integrity, each Arches hot press block boasts a protective cover sheet and pH-neutral paper with a harmonious natural grain and no optical brightening agents
- Exclusive Gelatin Sizing "to the Core" - Arches watercolor paper is the only art paper in the world to be gelatin 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 | B01J9UMZO0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,669 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #24 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand | Arches |
| Brand Name | Arches |
| Color | Natural White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 398 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03700417950697 |
| Included Components | Contains one block with 10 sheets, 640 GSM |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11.81"L x 5.91"W |
| Item Type Name | Watercolor Block |
| Item Weight | 4.54 g |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Material | Cotton |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Paper Dimensions | 5.9x11.8 in |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Product Dimensions | 11.81"L x 5.91"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Painting |
| Sheet Count | 20 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 90 Days |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Arches
- **Color:** Natural White
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Paper Dimensions:** 5.9x11.8 in
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor

## Images

![Arches Watercolor Paper Block, Hot Press, 5.9" x 11.8", 140 pound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718bAtQ8EWL.jpg)
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![Arches Watercolor Paper Block, Hot Press, 5.9" x 11.8", 140 pound - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91kDOCH8MJL.jpg)
![Arches Watercolor Paper Block, Hot Press, 5.9" x 11.8", 140 pound - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BkvXwDboL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best!
*by C***R on May 30, 2026*

Best watercolor paper! Hot and cold pressed are excellent. It's a good investment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top of the line in watercolor paper
*by M***R on July 3, 2025*

Not much NOT to love about this paper. For me, it’s top of the line. The texture of the hot pressed is very fine, which is my preference, as I like to do mixed media and use pen, marker, pencils etc etc in my artwork, and the fine texture allows me to do that with good results as opposed to the cold pressed - which is nice too, but for just plain watercolor. I have both, but prefer the hot pressed. It seems like I used to remember the price point being much higher than the others, which isn’t so much the case anymore. If you’re a serious artist, it’s pretty much a prerequisite that you have this paper in your stash. Arches has little buckling or warping (which sets it apart), and paint reacts well with the paper, allowing lots of different effects - blending, granulating, gradient washes, whatever. It’s a great paper. Zero complaints.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arches Watercolor blocks are yet unsurpassed in my experience.
*by E***S on February 18, 2026*

I've been painting since the 1970s and using Arches Watercolor Blocks since the 1980s. The paper they use is reliably high quality and not yet found it's equal in other brands. The glue they use at the edges to hold the paper flat and taught is strong, yet easy to cut through with a palette knife. Still, although the glue is strong I have to be careful to keep the larger blocks flat and not stress the pad to avoid breaking the bond between the paper and backing board. Treat the block with care and you will have a wonderful product to the last page.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ARCHES Watercolour Block, 300 GSM, Hot Pressed, 15 x 30 cm, Wood, White
- Winsor & Newton, Designers Gouache, Permanent White, 14 ml (Pack of 1)
- Winsor & Newton, Art Masking Fluid, 75ml

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*Store origin: TN*
*Last updated: 2026-08-23*