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Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper

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Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper is made with an innovative combination of cotton and synthetic fibers that work beautifully with all watercolor techniques. This lightweight 80 lb (170 gsm) sheet was created to reduce the buckling and swelling found in other sheets of the same weight.

Cold Press surface. Acid-free.

Minimum Order — If our price on a paper is $6.99 or less, a minimum order of 10 sheets of paper is required. Your selection may be assorted to meet this requirement. If our price is $7.00 or more, papers may be ordered per sheet.

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Strathmore Artist Papers has been manufacturing watercolor papers for more than 70 years. Boasting one of the broadest ranges of watercolor papers of any manufacturer, artists are sure to find a paper that is suited to their level of expertise and technique within the Strathmore product range.

All Strathmore watercolor papers are made with watercolor felts, giving each paper a traditional watercolor paper look and feel. All are acid-free to ensure longevity, and made using natural and synthetic sizing, in keeping with Strathmore’s strong environmental stance.

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Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper

3.9

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71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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10/24/2012

5.0

Great for journals!

By Leigh

from Arkansas Ozarks

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Comments about Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper:

I use this paper for making journals--I love that it can take anything I throw at it--watercolor, pen/ink, acrylic--and performs terrifically! It also folds and sews well, too.

Another benefit is that because it's a 90 lb paper, I can fit more pages into a book than I can with most watercolor paper, and the price means that I can afford to experiment.

3/1/2012

2.0

100% cotton, not synthetic blend

By Lucy

from Atlanta GA

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Comments about Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper:

The original package on this paper says 100% cotton and it does behave like one - it buckles. It is not synthetic blend as description on this site says. I worked with Aquarius (blend version) some years ago and liked it very much for handling heavy washes. That paper came in a spiral pad.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: We apologize, it sounds as though you have received the wrong product. We have verified with Strathmore that the Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper is still a blend of synthetic and cotton, and when samples of the paper were tested by their technicians, it performed as expected. Customers who receive incorrect items should contact our Customer Care Center via email or by calling (800) 723-2787 and we will work with you to rectify the situation.

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10/1/2011

5.0

my favorite, anymore, the only one i use

By Brenda

from washington

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Comments about Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper:

I use and teach mostly transparent watercolor, my paper does not buckle, cleans off easier than my expensive papers, i like hard sizing and a soft or hot press, this is closer to soft than a cold press. Best of all, it can go through your printer. You can scan your pics, or a pattern for your students and print it right on the paper.

7/5/2011

5.0

This paper is OUTRAGES!

By Kate

from Pacific Northwest

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Comments about Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper:

this paper is outrages!!
it takes a beating and a soaking and comes out perfect!!!
repeated watercolor washes, rinsing it in running water for marbling too!!! lay it flat to dry... its a gem!
Thank you Strathmore, Thank you BLICK!

5/14/2011

5.0

Great item

By Rick Le Artista

from Fort Worth, Tx

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Comments about Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper:

I do colored pencil drawings on this paper and produce works that far exceed most drawing papers. I love the effects I get on this paper. Blending is so easy that it is almost criminal. I love this paper.

2/16/2011

4.0

Nice Light Weight Paper

By j. h. easton

from Las Vegas, NV

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Comments about Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper:

Able to run this through a large format engineering laser copier and then work some substantial washes over the line work. Never had an issue with buckling, then again if a paper is properly stretched that shouldn't be a problem.

9/10/2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not worth bothering with

By greehome

from New Brunswick Canada

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Comments about Strathmore Aquarius II Watercolor Paper:

I have been testing it and it's not worth bothering with. Why do they claim that it won't buckle? When wet, it buckles just a much as any other thin paper. And the texture is much too fine to be described as "cold press". Don't waste your money.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: We are sorry to hear you did not have a satisfying experience with this product. Please know that if you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the merchandise you receive, you are entitled to a full replacement or refund. We ask that you contact our Customer Service Department at 800-723-2787 within 30 days so that the exchange, refund, or credit transaction can be arranged to your satisfaction.

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