Watercolor Paper Types, Comparing & Choosing

Another frequently asked question and an episode you awesome Minders have asked for. Watercolor paper comes in several types and weights. Hot press, cold press, rough, 140 lb., 300 lb., blocks, sheets and pads. Which is right for you? Here is some basic info to help you choose.

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100% cotton papers I've used and can recommend:
Arches – http://amzn.to/2owloQC
Fabriano Artistico – http://amzn.to/2G0wIvT
Strathmore 500 – http://amzn.to/2Fo86vG
Hahnemuehle (Leonardo, Cezanne, Turner) – http://amzn.to/2FjFmZ9
Saunders Waterford – http://amzn.to/2oMul8G
Stonehenge Aqua – http://amzn.to/2oOijeK
Canson Moulin Du Roy – http://amzn.to/2G3kFOs
Canson Heritage – http://amzn.to/2FZ6QAm
Bee 100% Cotton – http://amzn.to/2D6G7ib
Winsor Newton Pro (not Classic) – https://amzn.to/2uulHRv

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Indigo – https://www.dickblick.com/products/indigo-artpapers-handmade-watercolor-paper/
Kilimanjaro – https://www.cheapjoes.com/papers-and-boards/watercolor-papers/browse-by/brand/kilimanjaro.html

Other reputable cotton brands I've not tried yet:
Shut Noblese (Dutch) – https://www.dickblick.com/products/schut-noblesse-watercolor-paper/
Blick Premiere (Unspecified European Mill) – https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-premier-watercolor-paper/
Lanaquarelle (French) – http://amzn.to/2D4g0bX
Langton Prestige (UK) – http://amzn.to/2Flm0yS
Shizen (Indian) – http://amzn.to/2FZbcYk

A few options for 100% Cotton Sketchbooks
Winsor Newton Pro spiral pad – https://amzn.to/2J2D3YQ
https://www.ebay.com/sch/ran2424/m.html?item=232687288277&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
https://www.cheapjoes.com/papers-and-boards/sketchbooks/browse-by/brand/kilimanjaro.html
https://www.cheapjoes.com/american-journey-journaling-sketchbook.html

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