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Review on Fabriano AEW BL 4CO Extra White Watercolour Paper: 12.5 x 18cm - Premium Quality by Tara Ford

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Terribly deformed, very disappointing.

The whole point of block watercolor paper is to prevent puckering. Generally the paper will warp a little when very wet, even on the block, but if left to dry on the block it should straighten out again (again, that's the ALL point of the watercolor block). This paper can absorb very little water before warping and once warped IT REMAINS CRIPPED even if left to dry on the BLOCK overnight. I have CELLULOSE watercolor magazines that warp less and are cheaper. This is my first experience with Fabriano and I know a lot of people love it so maybe I just got a defective product. As for me, I'll stick with Arches or Paul Rubens paper pads now, they're much more reliable.

Pros
  • Watercolor Paper
Cons
  • Slightly Wrinkled