Canson Heritage 300gsm Watercolor Paper Block, Cold Pressed, 46X61cm, 20 Sheets Canson Heritage is a strong and absorbent 100% cotton paper designed for use with watercolor paints. It is available in two weights, a standard 300gsm and a heavyweight 640gsm. Both weights of Canson Heritage are also suitable for use with colored or watercolor pencils. What really sets this robust watercolor paper apart is the sizing, which allows artists to lift paint and to scrub at the paper without deterioration to the surface. It is possible to layer paints, returning to the same image and re-wetting the surface. The ability to make corrections while the paint is wet or after it has dried makes Heritage a very forgiving paper to paint on. This sizing also gives great image clarity, as it does not allow marks to bleed. Sharp edges are retained after the paint has dried. Canson Heritage is made from 100% cotton fiber and thus is naturally acid-free. It has been treated to make it mould-resistant and does not contain optical brighteners. It complies with ISO Standard 9706 and is a naturally-durable paper. The Heritage pads, sheets and blocks are surface sized with a gelatin-free size. This Canson Heritage Aquarelle block is gummed on four sides. It contains 20 sheets of 300gsm watercolor paper measuring 46x61cm. The surface of the paper is slightly textured, and is not suitable for extremely detailed work. Most painters will find it suitable for most purposes. For more information on the production and properties of watercolor papers.
