![]() ![]() It's also great for making works that span multiple pages, since they can all stay in the book as you finish them.Īll Arches watercolor paper is made with 100% cotton rag, which offers superior performance compared with wood-based paper. For artists who want to paint and draw on the best paper available, this format makes it easier to go out in the world and make art. This is the new Arches Travel Journal, with a convenient 6" x 10" wirebound format that encourages panoramic sketching. A unique sizing technology allows Arches to saturate each sheet "to the core" with gelatin, providing a level of stability that other papers can't match. The surface is stronger and capable of handling more water than other brands that's why so many painters who love to lift and move pigment are devoted Arches users. Ask an experienced watercolorist about the best brands of paper, and "Arches" is very likely to be the first word they say. In the UK prices start at £38.Arches Watercolor is the world's premier paper for watercolor painting. Strathmore makes a watercolor sketchbook with their own 100% cotton paper, however I have only seen a few reviews with it (all good!), and depending where you live the price varies drastically. The only Arches sketchbooks I've ever seen are handmade on Etsy and start at £50. These are 100% Cotton, Fabriano Artistico sketchbooks. If, however, you don't want to mess with DIY, I researched some good 100% sketchbooks that are available on the market (these are what I can find in the UK, you might have different options near you):ĮTCHR. However, after watching this video I hope you realize how "easy" it is to do this yourself, and if you can't afford the fancy stuff, you can still own a really nice sketchbook. Having done this, I can understand why companies charge so much for 100% cotton sketchbooks. Now that I've done this once, and know the process, I could easily do it again in less than 2 hours total (minus waiting for glue to dry). I spent about 5 hours total making this sketchbook, because of my mistakes. PROCESSĪfter calculating everything (even the glue!) the grand total came to: £13.41! That second point is why I went with metal craft rings for the binding, because I can quickly open and close them to add or remove pages. Heavy, 100% Cotton Paper (my favorite: Arches!)Īdjustable Binding that allows me to add/remove pages. Going into this process I knew I wanted 2 things: ![]() In the UK, the best sources of paper are ( ) and Ken Bromley ( ) CRITERIA Don't buy paper blocks, buy loose sheets of paper as that is usually way cheaper. Try to find bulk paper and fabric to save tons of money. You can find all of these online, some brands may differ. Metal craft rings (the only thing I had to purchase) which I got on Etsy. Ruler, cutting mat, Gorilla glue, weights and clamps Strathmore toned tan paper, 18x24 spiral pad (another old paper pad I have had for years. ![]() Here's the breakdown of my materials that I already had:ġ Arches paper block, 18x24, cold pressed, 300 gsm (it was an old paper block I already owned and the glue was coming apart) ![]() Cellulose paper can be very frustrating to work with and most times it's just not worth it to me. The reason I decided to do this is because I was getting very frustrated and uninspired to do watercolor plein air with my travel sketchbooks that don't have 100% cotton paper. I even upholstered my own cover! I used supplies I already owned, with no previous experience making books. I use 300 gsm Cold Pressed paper, as well as toned paper for sketches. This is not a tutorial, but I show you my entire process (bloopers and all!) for making this custom Arches Travel Sketchbook. ![]()
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