Bienfang - pH Neutral Watercolor Paper
Paint smooth washes without buckling on archival 140 lb cold press
Watercolor paper needs to handle water without falling apart or warping into unusable terrain. Bienfang achieves this with optimal sizing that lets the sheet absorb moisture evenly while maintaining structural integrity through multiple washes. The 140 lb weight provides substantial body without the expense of heavier stock, suitable for most watercolor techniques short of extreme wet-on-wet flooding.
Medium surface texture strikes a practical balance. Enough tooth to grab pigment and create natural edges, but not so pronounced that it dominates your brushwork or makes smooth gradations difficult. This universal texture adapts to both loose, expressive painting and more controlled rendering. Brush strokes settle cleanly without the blotching or bleeding that occurs when sizing is inadequate or inconsistent.
pH neutral composition resists the yellowing and brittleness that degrades acidic papers over time. Buy individual sheets for finished pieces or tape-bound pads of 15 sheets for studies and practice work. The pad format keeps edges clean and provides a stable backing surface, while sheets offer flexibility for larger compositions or custom sizing.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 140 lb. medium weight paper
- Optimal sizing resists buckling
- Medium surface prevents blotching and bleeding
- Acid-free formula resists yellowing
- Works well with mixed media
- Available in sheets or 15-sheet pads
