Name: Daler Rowney Aquafine Watercolour Pad, 12x9”, 300gsm, 12 Sheets, Cold Pressed Texture for Professional Washes
Brand: Fepy
SKU: 73272-PCS
Price: 38.00 AED
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is the Daler Rowney Aquafine Watercolour Pad 12x9" best used for?

Accepted Answer

It's a bound pad of watercolor paper designed for washes, blending, and layered color effects. The 12x9" size and 300gsm weight make it suitable for professional washes as well as student practice, using watercolor paints, gouache, and ink washes.

Question 2

What are the exact specifications of this pad?

Accepted Answer

Size: 12 x 9 inches (305 x 229 mm). Paper weight: 300gsm. Sheets: 12. Surface: Cold-pressed texture. Binding: Bound pad to keep sheets flat while painting. Material: Acid-free paper suitable for watercolor techniques.

Question 3

How does the cold-pressed surface affect my painting with this pad?

Accepted Answer

Cold-pressed surfaces have a subtle tooth that grips pigment particles, aiding even pigment pickup and layering. It’s ideal for both soft washes and detailed glazing, giving you a balance between smooth washes and texture for pigment retention.

Question 4

How many sheets are in the pad and how does the binding help during a painting session?

Accepted Answer

The pad contains 12 sheets. The bound format helps keep pages flat and organized as you work, so you can switch sheets cleanly and maintain stability while painting.

Question 5

Can I use media other than watercolor on this pad?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The acid-free 300gsm paper works well with watercolor paints and light gouache or ink washes. For very heavy gouache builds or mixed-media with thick media, test on a small area first to manage buckling and drying times.

Question 6

Is the paper acid-free and archival-safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Aquafine pad is acid-free, which helps protect colors and keeps your artwork from yellowing over time, making it suitable for archival finishes.

Question 7

How should I store and care for this pad to extend its life?

Accepted Answer

Store the pad in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep it in its bound form to protect the sheets, and avoid exposing it to moisture or humidity that could warp the paper.

Question 8

What projects is this pad best suited for?

Accepted Answer

It's well-suited for watercolor landscapes, botanical illustrations, portraits, and practice sheets. Its 300gsm weight and cold-pressed texture make it versatile for washes, glazing, gradient builds, and gentle lifting techniques.

Question 9

How do I get the best value from this pad compared to other options on Fepy?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the 12-sheet count, 300gsm weight, and cold-pressed surface against other 12-sheets watercolor pads on Fepy for fiber content (cotton vs pulp), price, and surface texture. If you want more texture or a heavier study surface, you might explore other 300gsm options with different bindings or fiber types on the site.

Question 10

How can I remove a sheet safely from this pad if I need to frame or study a page separately?

Accepted Answer

Since this is a bound pad, gently turn to the desired page. If a perforation is present, you can carefully separate along the perforation. If no perforation exists, avoid forceful tearing to prevent tearing adjacent sheets; instead consider tearing along the edge with light pressure or using a light press to aid removal.

Daler Rowney Aquafine Watercolour Pad, 12x9”, 300gsm, 12 Sheets, Cold Pressed Texture for Professional Washes

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