{"product_id":"saunders-waterford","title":"Saunders Waterford Watercolour Block — 300gsm CP NOT","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSaunders Waterford — 100% Cotton, Made in Somerset\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSaunders Waterford is made at St Cuthbert's Mill in Somerset and is widely regarded as Britain's finest watercolour paper. Like Arches, it's 100% cotton and archival quality — the paper serious British watercolourists reach for when the work matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe cotton base gives it the characteristics that make professional watercolour paper worth the investment: exceptional wet strength, reliable lifting and correction behaviour, natural granulation that adds depth to washes, and a surface that can be worked repeatedly without deteriorating. It's acid-free, chlorine-free, and sized with gelatine for excellent water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe block format means the paper is glued on all four sides — no stretching required, no buckling even with heavy wet work. Paint directly from the block, then release each sheet when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Pressed (NOT) surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium texture, versatile for most techniques and skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Saunders Waterford compare to Arches?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are 100% cotton professional papers of the highest quality. Arches has the unique core gelatin sizing that gives it a slightly different feel under the brush — slightly more absorbent and forgiving for lifting. Saunders Waterford is slightly crisper and many British painters prefer its response to wet-on-wet. The best way to choose is to try both — we stock both at Craft and Canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Saunders Waterford available in Hot Press or Rough?\u003c\/strong\u003e We stock the Cold Pressed (NOT) block. If you're looking for Hot Press or Rough finish, contact us at \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:hello@craftandcanvas.live\"\u003ehello@craftandcanvas.live\u003c\/a\u003e and we can check availability or order for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R K Burt","offers":[{"title":"310 x 230mm (12\" x 9\")","offer_id":45171067257079,"sku":"AWFWFB3BN","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"410 x 310mm (16\" x 12\")","offer_id":45171067289847,"sku":"AWFWFB3DN-2","price":48.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2288\/5428\/files\/swaterblocknot.jpg?v=1719303462","url":"https:\/\/craftandcanvas.live\/products\/saunders-waterford","provider":"Craft and Canvas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}