Saunders Waterford Watercolour Pads Hot Pressed

Saunders Waterford Watercolour Pad – 300gsm, 100% Cotton, Archival Quality

The Saunders Waterford Watercolour Pad offers the same exceptional quality as the brand’s loose sheets, now in a convenient pad format ideal for painting on the go, in the studio, or in the classroom. Crafted by St Cuthberts Mill in England, this 300gsm (140lb) watercolour paper is made from 100% cotton, traditionally produced on a cylinder mould machine, and endorsed by the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS).

This acid-free, archival-quality paper is internally and externally sized with gelatine, providing excellent surface strength and stability. It's perfect for wet-on-wet techniques, glazing, lifting, and scrubbing. Each pad contains high-quality sheets that are gummed on one edge, allowing easy removal without damaging the paper.

Key Features:

• 300gsm (140lb) – versatile weight ideal for most watercolour techniques

• Made from 100% cotton – durable, absorbent, and long-lasting

• Gummed pad – easy sheet removal while keeping edges clean

• Gelatine-sized surface – excellent for layering, lifting, and scrubbing

• Acid-free and calcium carbonate buffered (pH 7–9) – ensures archival permanence

• Available in Smooth (Hot Pressed), Medium (Cold Pressed / NOT), and Rough textures

• Ideal for both professional artists and beginners

• Made in England by St Cuthberts Mill

• Endorsed by the Royal Watercolour Society

Perfect for watercolour, ink, gouache, and light mixed media, the Saunders Waterford Pad provides a top-tier painting surface in a user-friendly format. Ideal for travel, plein air painting, studio work, or portfolio preparation.