Clairefontaine Etival Black Watercolour Pad A5 300gsm 15 Sheets

The Clairefontaine Etival Cold-Pressed Black Watercolour Pad A5 features premium 300gsm heavyweight black watercolor paper designed for dramatic contrast painting using watercolor, metallic, and iridescent pigments. Its double grain cold-pressed surface enhances paint texture and pigment effects, making it ideal for expressive watercolor artwork on dark backgrounds.

Key Features

• Heavyweight 300gsm black watercolor paper - Supports wet media without warping
• Cold-pressed double grain surface - Enhances texture and pigment effects
• Deep black paper tone - Ideal for high-contrast watercolor techniques
• Suitable for metallic and iridescent watercolor paints - Creates luminous highlights
• Glued on one side binding - Allows easy sheet removal after painting
• Acid-free fine art paper - Ensures long-term artwork preservation
• A5 format with 15 sheets - Suitable for studies, sketching, and finished artworks

How to Use

1. Use metallic, iridescent, or opaque watercolor paints for best visibility
2. Apply controlled washes on the cold-pressed textured surface
3. Build highlights gradually to enhance contrast effects
4. Allow layers to dry between applications
5. Carefully detach completed artwork from the glued pad edge

Who Is It For

Suitable for watercolor artists, illustrators, mixed media artists, art students, and professionals exploring contrast-based painting techniques on black watercolor paper.