Fabriano Watercolour Hot Press Pads - 50 Sheets

Fabriano Watercolour Pads - 50 Sheets are made for artists who want a hot press watercolour paper that can handle both wet and dry fine art techniques. The smooth, velvety matt finish allows for a high level of detail, making it especially useful for controlled brushwork, ink lines, pencil-like detail, and layered mixed media studies.

The 140 lb / 300 gsm weight gives the paper enough body for watercolour, gouache, acrylic, ink, and mixed media work. Its 25% cotton fibre content adds a more responsive feel than basic cellulose-only paper, while the lignin-free cellulose pulp supports clean, reliable studio use.

Hot press paper is smoother than cold press paper, so it is a good choice when you want crisp edges, fine marks, detailed illustration, or a less textured surface. Artists who prefer heavy granulation effects or strong surface texture may prefer a cold press or rough watercolour paper instead.

This pad is well suited to students, hobby artists, illustrators, and studio artists who want a versatile sheet for watercolour, gouache, acrylic, ink, drawing, and mixed media. The 50-sheet format also makes it useful for practice, class work, testing ideas, and building a consistent body of studies.

The paper is acid free, ecological, FSC® certified, and produced using hydropower, which significantly reduces emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This makes it a practical choice for artists who want dependable studio watercolour paper with a more considered production profile.

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Use this hot press watercolour pad for detailed watercolour painting, gouache studies, acrylic sketches, ink illustration, drawing, and mixed media techniques. The smooth surface is especially helpful when you want clean lines, small details, and controlled mark-making.

For watercolour and gouache, let each layer dry fully before adding fine detail over top. The smooth hot press surface can show brush direction and edges clearly, so it rewards patient layering and careful control.

For ink, drawing, and mixed media, test your tools on a spare corner or back sheet first. Different pens, inks, acrylics, and dry media may behave differently depending on pressure, water load, and layering.

The pad is glued on one side, so sheets can stay together while you work and be removed when ready. Store the pad flat and dry to help protect the paper surface and prevent unwanted bending or humidity-related changes.

No safety or toxicity warnings were provided for this paper pad. When using acrylic, ink, or other painting materials, follow the safety and storage guidance provided by the manufacturers of those materials.

Is the Fabriano Watercolour Pad hot press or cold press?

This pad is hot press. It has a smooth, velvety matt finish for detailed wet and dry media work.

What is hot press paper best for?

Hot press paper is best when you want a smoother surface and a high level of detail. It works well for fine brushwork, ink, drawing, gouache, and controlled watercolour techniques.

Can I use this paper for watercolour?

Yes. The provided product information lists watercolour as one of the ideal uses.

Can I use gouache, acrylic, or ink on this pad?

Yes. This paper is listed as ideal for gouache, acrylic, ink, drawing, and mixed media.

Is this paper made with cotton?

Yes. It is made from 25% cotton fibre and lignin-free cellulose pulp.

Is this paper acid free?

Yes. The paper is acid free.

Is this a good paper for beginners or classes?

Yes. The 50-sheet format and versatile surface make it useful for practice, classroom work, and developing mixed media techniques.

Is “watercolor paper” the same as “watercolour paper”?

Yes. “Watercolor” is the US spelling, while “watercolour” is the Canadian spelling used by Wallack’s.