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Fabriano
Fabriano Studio Hot Press Pad
A 9 x 12 inch pad of 50 sheets of 140 lb hot press watercolor paper from Fabriano. It is machine-made, acid-free and sized inside and out.
Best for: Smooth-surface watercolor, ink and wash practice at a fair price
- Size
- 9 x 12 in
- Weight
- 140 lb
- Sheets
- 50
- Surface
- Hot press
What we like
- 50 sheets
- Smooth hot press surface
- Sized internally and externally
Keep in mind
- Machine-made, so it behaves differently from cotton paper
- Smooth surface shows brush marks
Key features
From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.
- Machine-made
- Acid-free
- Sized internally and externally
- Pad contains 50 sheets
- Exceptionally absorbent
Frequently asked questions about the Fabriano Studio Hot Press Pad
- What is Fabriano Studio paper good for?
- Practice and finished pieces that need a smooth surface, like ink and wash or detailed illustration.
- Is it acid-free?
- Yes.
- Hot press or cold press, which should I start with?
- Most beginners start with cold press. Choose hot press if you like fine detail.
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