Fluid 100 Watercolour Blocks

Cold Press 140lb Blocks

Each block contains 15 sheets of premium, 140lb/300gsm, cold press paper with a subtle tooth that allows for a variety of watercolor techniques. Bound on 2 sides, removing sheets is a breeze and there is no need to stretch or secure the edges with tape

Cold Press 300lb Blocks

This premium, 100% cotton, archival cold press paper is everything you love about Fluid 100, but in a heavier weight (300lb/640gsm). Two-sided binding makes for easy sheet removal and eliminates the need to stretch or secure edges

Hot Press 140lb Blocks

Made of 100% cotton, natural white paper is internally and externally sized to achieve archival permanence. Featuring 15 sheets of 140lb/300gsm paper, this block’s unique binding allows for easy removal and eliminates the need to stretch or secure edges

Sheets You Can Count On

Coming from a specialized mill in Europe, Fluid + Fluid 100 watercolor paper arrives to Speedball in large stacks of sheets to undergo a several step process to reach its final form for use by artists. After initially arriving, the sheets are individually counted and weighed to be organized into set amounts per stack. The sheets then get cut down to their final size on a large cutter machine. For products in the dual bound easy block construction, sheets are then stacked and hand fed into a gluing machine to bind the edges before having a cover hand applied to complete the process. With employees involved in the process with counting sheets, handling, and applying covers ensures consistent quality standards are met.

FAQ

What is the difference between cold press and hot press papers?

The main distinction between cold press and hot press papers is the finish. Cold press papers have a textured finish, while hot press papers have a smoother finish.

Are these products made in the USA?

Fluid + Fluid 100 products are made from paper from a European mill and are all converted into sheets, blocks, and pads in our manufacturing plant in Statesville, NC.