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Faber Castell Watercolor Paper Pad Sheets Review

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Revainrating 1.5 out of 5  
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1.7
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Details

BrandFaber-Castell
ColorMulti
MaterialPaper
Paper FinishWatercolor
Sheet Count15

Description of Faber Castell Watercolor Paper Pad Sheets

WATERCOLOR PAPER: Heavyweight paper is designed specifically for use with watercolor pencils, crayons and paints. 15 SHEETS OF PAPER: Includes 15 heavy weight cold pressed, water color paper sheets per pad (9" W x 12" H). MADE WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS: This 90% cotton, acid free paper is made with 50% post-consumer recycled materials. GREAT FOR ALL AGES - Color and create vibrant watercolor designs on quality art paper. This watercolor paper pad is ideal for all ages and art abilities. PREMIUM QUALITY ART PRODUCTS: See your child's arts and crafts projects come to life with the absolute best materials for young artists. Faber-Castell has created premium quality art products since 1761.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not recommended for watercolor

I tried. since its pulp (wood-based) was not suitable for watercolours. dries instantly and was almost impossible to remove without damaging the paper. Wet on wet washing is not possible as this paper has virtually no sizing and the paper soaked up all the water before I finished it. Not to mention stiffness. even sealed paper bent badly. It has a decent tooth and is quite thick so it works for pastels (which I've tried with decent results). This works for sketches, markers, colored pencils…

Pros
  • MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS: This acid-free paper is made from 90% cotton and 50% recycled materials.
Cons
  • Long delivery

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not worth the price

I used to have several of these pads that I use in collages because they are very thin. I actually thought it was a baby blanket. Lowered anywhere in the studio, the fixture quickly begins to suffer damage. It is unsuitable as background paper as it can get wet without tearing, blistering and changing shape. If you try to move a piece after placing it, fibers will be left behind. Even the few markers I have don't soak into the paper leaving bubbles and dents. Because I can use small pieces in a

Pros
  • SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES — Paint and create vibrant watercolors on high quality art paper. This watercolor paper notebook is perfect for all ages and artistic abilities.
Cons
  • thin

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Misleading product images. Nothing like the pictures!

I've been a fan of Faber-Castell since I was a child. Their products are consistently high quality and reliable. Spring. until now. This is my first disappointment, and god, this is a disappointment! The colors are not the same as here. Heavyweight paper generally has very faint, faded, sterilized colors, so based on brand credibility and photos of vibrant colors on the product page here at Revain I bought Faber-Castell board backing in the hope that it would have true colors like these from…

Pros
  • 15 SHEETS OF PAPER: Includes 15 heavyweight sheets of cold-pressed watercolor paper per pad (9" W x 12" H).
Cons
  • I don't remember