Cold Press Watercolor Paper Texture

Smooth texture watercolor paper that feels.

Cold press watercolor paper texture.

Yeah another watercolor term that sounds a strange but in laymen s terms we are just talking about the texture of the watercolor paper. Beginners can get a good start with 140 pound cold press 100 percent cotton rag acid free paper in any brand. Without getting to complicated when referring to hot and cold press watercolor paper you are actually referring to the tooth of the paper. A sheet of paper is basically a thin mat of tangled cellulose fibers to make cold pressed paper sheets of cellulose pulp are pressed through felt covered metal rollers at cold temperature hence the designation cold.

You can choose between three types of texture. The cold pressed watercolor paper texture was created by heliagon in filter forge a photoshop plug in. All watercolor paper has a bit of a bumpy texture but the cold press s bumpy feel is very noticeable. Not and cold pressed paper amount to the same textured surface this is the name given to paper with has a slight tooth to it.

Cold pressed watercolor paper has a more textured surface which holds both light washes of paint and fine detail work of multiple layers. This filter produces a watercolor paper texture. Most watercolor painting artists prefer to use the cold pressed watercolor texture paper because this type of paper may allow for only a little amount of texture in artwork. It is the most popular surface for watercolour painters as it allows for a little texture in your work as the paint will sink a little into the dimples on the surface of the paper but it will also be sympathetic to some detailed work.

Cold press watercolor paper is labelled cp or in england not meaning not hot pressed. For more on cold press and hot press see the next section in addition to the various weights of paper you can use watercolor board which is paper adhered to illustration board. We stock some of the most well known brands such as arches winsor newton and langton. It s great for actually conveying texture in your work.

The cold pressed watercolor paper is said to be the most popular paper as it provides the easiest surface to work on. Watercolor paper is sold in pads as well as sheets.