100% cotton, new whiter shade which is much brighter than the traditional Saunders colour
Available in 140lb, 200lb & 300lb
Hot Pressed, NOT & Rough surfaces
High White is a new addition to the Saunders range with a new whiter shade which is much brighter.
St Cuthberts Mill made the new ‘High White’ after requests from professional artists who were searching for a whiter shade of watercolour paper, but without compromising on quality that only a professional grade watercolour paper like Saunders Waterford can offer. The base colour of the paper shows through the transparent washes of watercolour, and the original ‘White’ shade of Saunders Waterford could affect the paints.
With the new ‘High White’ shade the paints pigments will appear more vivid, and with more sparkle, giving the whole painting a fresher look. A whiter sheet will make finished paintings more contemporary looking, as artists have commented that they felt the original white colour created a more antique look to their finished compositions. Available in an identical range as the original 'white' Saunders Waterford paper.
Available in 140lb, 200lb and 300lb in the following surfaces ROUGH, COLD PRESSED (NOT) and HOT PRESSED (HP).
The rough is the roughest paper, NOT is a medium texture and HP is smooth.
PLEASE NOTE: Some customers have not been sure how Saunders High White compares in whiteness to other papers. Click on small image to right to see a comparison. Fabriano 5 paper is the whitest paper in the photo.
Extra discount available when you buy more than one pack of 140lb, 200lb or 300lb!
Each pack contains 5 full imperial sheets of paper, which can be cut into 1/2 or 1/4 imperial at no extra charge.
Please note that if the paper is cut then there will no longer be deckled edges on all four sides. When the paper is cut, in half, there will be 3 deckle edges and when the paper is cut, in quarter, there will be 2 deckle edges.
Manufacture: Cylinder mould made Ingredients: 100% Cotton Longevity: Acid free & archival
Calcium carbonate buffered
pH 7-9 Characteristics: Gelatine surface sized
Internally sized
4 deckle edges (two natural, two torn by hand, unless stated otherwise)
Natural woollen felt textured Authenticity: Watermark bearing the name Saunders Waterford
Embossed mark with the St Cuthberts cross Grain Direction: Long Grain
Shade (High White):
89% TAPPI Whiteness value
No OBAs (Optical brightening agents)
Highly lightfast (minimum 6+ on Blue Wool Scale) Binding: Blocks are glued on all 4 edges Approved by: Royal Watercolour Society of Britain Suitable for: Watercolour
Acrylic
Gouache
Pastel
Pen & Ink
Pencil
Charcoal
Printmaking
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General Storage and Handling Instructions
Keep the paper in its original packaging until required.
Store the paper flat.
Avoid extremes of temperature or humidity.
Do not store in direct sunlight.
Handle the paper by the edges or underside. Avoid touching the area to be painted, as oils from the skin could affect the wash.
Painting
Lighter weight papers (300gsm/140lb and lighter) may benefit from soaking and stretching to avoid the paper cockling (buckling) when applying washes.
Avoid exposing the paper to detergents, as these can affect the paper’s absorbency.
Gelatine on the paper’s surface is most vulnerable when wet, and should be handled with care.
Masking Fluid shouldn’t be left on the paper for too long, as it becomes harder to remove the longer it’s left, sometimes making it impossible to remove without damaging the paper’s surface.
Avoid soaking the smooth HP sheets because the surface will become slightly rougher.
Fade Resistance and Framing
Frame finished paintings with acid free materials to preserve the paper’s archival qualities.
As with all original artworks, paintings should be framed behind glass and hung away from direct sunlight.
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Write a reviewI always use this brand but the new High White is an improvement for painting water as it doesn't give that antique effect as the other paper does. It outclasses Arches, gives the same effects as it has an amazingly tough surface, but yet sympathetic to ALL effects, and is quite better value for money.
I painted a seascape on a half imperial sheet from this order, and the paper really shines through the transparent watercolour washes, classy paper.
The 300lb Rough paper is a durable and reliably consistent quality product. I have found the heavy weight papers surface superior to the 140lb rough, so is my paper of choice. The washes "sit" for a little longer with this paper and granulation effects (should you want them) are greatly enhanced with it. The paper is not too bright (as I found with the old Whatman papers) but certainly give that brighter/slightly crisper feeling to a watercolour (again if thats what you want). The traditional SW paper although slightly creamy is in my opinion of the same quality and is as desirable as a product as the high white. However if your style is looser and you like to work at say half imperial size (as I do) this paper is worth every penny Ladies and Gentlemen!
Chris
Always buy this or Arches. Sanders Waterford is great to work on especially when working wet into wet. Very forgiving and good colour of white