Clairefontaine Watercolour Travel Pad Spiral 300gsm 12 x 18cm

The Clairefontaine Watercolour Travel Pad (300gsm, 12 × 18 cm) is a compact, professional‑grade pad designed for artists who want exceptional watercolour paper in a portable format. Made in France, this pad features mould‑made, acid‑free watercolour sheets with outstanding surface strength, colour vibrancy, and durability.

Available in Hot Press, Cold Press, and Torchon, this travel pad gives artists the freedom to choose the perfect texture for their style—whether you prefer smooth detail work, classic watercolour texture, or a highly pronounced, expressive surface.

Cold Press: The most versatile grain. Easy to work with and particularly light so enhances the brightness of transparent colours. The paper absorbs pigments well and the beautiful blurred effects on the wet surface are pleasing to the eye. This grain is interesting for smudging colours and dry brushing, as it is close to rough in texture and ideal for maintaining white areas.
Torchon (extra rough): An extra rough paper with an interesting texture, presenting a ‘round’ grain that allows pictorial and other special effects to be obtained. The paper also handles scratches well for highlights or graphic effects.
Hot Press: This type of paper gives you great control over the water and pigments and the drying time is ideal of illustration and detailed work. The smooth surface is very pleasant to work with and allows the artist to layer colour without disturbing the initial layers.

Black Paper is an exciting, new world. Instead of building up shadows, one builds up light. It’s a place where negative space is transformed into positive. And while it may be dark, it’s a chance for those who live and breathe watercolours to bring a new breed of creativity to light.

Clairefontaine Fontaine Black Watercolour paper is a 100% cotton, 300gsm, acid-free paper with no optical brighteners and a Cold Press finish. The fine-grained black surface displays pearlescent and metallic colours particularly well.

The sturdy spiral binding allows the pad to lie flat or fold back completely, making it ideal for plein‑air painting, travel sketching, and on‑the‑go studies. Each sheet handles washes, glazing, lifting, and reworking beautifully, offering reliable performance wherever your creativity takes you.

Features

• 300gsm mould‑made watercolour paper for professional results

• Available in Hot Press, Cold Press, and Torchon to suit every technique

• Natural white surface for vibrant colour and crisp brushwork

• Acid‑free and archival to preserve artwork over time

• Spiral bound for flat‑lay use and easy page turning

• Compact 12 × 18 cm size perfect for travel and plein‑air painting

• 12 high‑quality sheets suitable for watercolour, gouache, ink, and mixed media

• Made in France by Clairefontaine, renowned for premium art papers

A beautifully crafted, travel‑friendly watercolour pad for artists who want professional paper textures in a compact, easy‑to‑carry format.

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