Curated Paper

Saunders Waterford Paper

St. Cuthberts Mill Saunders Waterford is an exquisite professional watercolour paper, mould-made and watermarked, representing the pinnacle of traditional British paper manufacturing.

Key Specifications

• Composition: 100% long-staple cotton fibers for optimal strength, stability, and water absorption.
• Surface Texture: Cold Press (Not) texture — provides a soft tooth that grabs granulating pigments beautifully while allowing fine line work.
• Weight & Density: 140lb (300gsm), thick and resilient, preventing warping even during heavy wet-in-wet washes.
• Archival Quality: Calcium carbonate buffered (acid-free) to preserve the brilliance of paints and guard against discoloration over decades.

Celine's Studio Tips

• Wet-on-Wet Blends: The gelatin sizing allows paint to sit on the surface longer, giving you plenty of time to build smooth color gradients and clean edges.
• Glazing (Layering): Let your layers dry completely. This paper holds up incredibly well to multiple glazes without the previous layer lifting or tearing.
• Granulating Pigments: Perfect for mineral paints. The subtle cold-press tooth lets pigment particles settle naturally into microscopic valleys, building organic texture.