Clairefontaine Watercolour paper pad Aqua Essentials, 12 sheets, 24 × 30 cm, 200-340 gsm

Aqua Essentials – Clairefontaine watercolour paper set, 12 sheets, 24 × 30 cm

The Aqua Essentials pad by Clairefontaine is a unique collection of 12 watercolour papers, allowing artists to compare and test most of the brand’s ranges in one block. Each sheet differs in composition, weight, texture, and colour (cellulose, cotton, bamboo).

This pad is an excellent choice for advanced watercolourists searching for their perfect paper, as well as for beginners who want to discover how paints behave on different surfaces. Each sheet is labelled on the back with the series name, weight, and texture, ensuring you always know what paper you are working on.

Specifications:

• size: 24 × 30 cm

• content: 12 different watercolour papers

• weight: from 200 to 340 gsm (depending on series)

• composition: cellulose, cotton, bamboo

• colours: natural white, extra white, cream

• glued on the long side, stiff cardboard back cover

• each sheet individually labelled

• additional information printed on the back of the pad

Included papers (1 sheet from each series):
1–5. Fontaine – 100% cotton, 300 gsm (natural white & extra white, hot pressed, cold pressed, rough)
6. Flamboyant – 50% cotton, 300 gsm, unique texture
7. Cardinal – 30% cotton, 300 gsm, double texture (two-sided)
8. Studio Pad – cellulose + cotton, 200 gsm, fine grain
9. Bamboo – 100% bamboo, 250 gsm, cream
10–11. Etival – 100% cellulose, 300 gsm (cold pressed fine grain, rough)
12. Aquapad – 100% cellulose, 300 gsm, medium grain

Aqua Essentials is the perfect testing pad for all artists who want to discover and select their favourite watercolour paper.

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