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Yupo is a compelling and unique alternative to traditional art papers. It's a synthetic paper, machine-made in the USA of 100% polypropylene. It is waterproof, stain resistant, and extremely strong and durable.

This extraordinary, non-absorbent surface resists tearing and buckling and remains perfectly flat, eliminating the need for soaking, stretching, or taping.

Watercolor professionals have found Yupo to be receptive to a variety of aqueous techniques, but it is also ideal for offset printing, silkscreen, debossing, drawing, acrylic painting, and more.

Because of the unique qualities of this paper, dirt and oils hinder its performance. We recommend removing spots and fingerprints with soap and water before use.

PH neutral, flawlessly smooth and Recyclable. Available in bright white or translucent. Pigments applied to the ultra bright white sheet retain their true clarity and brilliance while the translucent sheet allows for special layered effects and tracing.

Pads are tape bound on the short side.

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Yupo Watercolor Paper Pads

4.6

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12/1/2012

5.0

Yupo Paper

By Ann1e

from Portland, CT

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A friend of mine gave me some Yupo paper so that I could try it. I am an encaustic painter but wanted to see if I could get similar results using Yupo paper and watercolors. At first I wasn't sure that it would work for me. I mainly do abstracts. But one day I decided to really work with it and I have loved it ever since. I have not tried the translucent Yupo with watercolors but using the bright white is more fun than I can explain. Try it and you will see what I mean.

9/11/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

YUPO and Prismacolor Markers - WOW!

By Sandpiper

from Wells, ME

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YUPO paper has enough liquid resistance to make Prismacolor permanent markers blendable. Since the marker fluid does not sink into the surface on YUPO, applied marker can be blended with a fingertip, Q-Tip, or tissue to create soft clouds or to mix colors. YUPO has just enough absorbability to allow the color to stick when dry. Using a blending marker, you can reactivate the surface to create or recreate your design.
This works only with Primacolor. I tried other brands of marker. They didn't work or did not work as well.

8/9/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

You have GOT to try yupo with oil pastel

By yobaby

from New York

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Comments about Yupo Watercolor Paper Pads:

Try this paper with good quality oil pastel (i.e. Holbein or Sennelier) - it is smashing, especially using the side of the pastel.

5/25/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

stencil

By Kim

from Minneapolis

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Comments about Yupo Watercolor Paper Pads:

It works wonderfully for stencils. Easier to cut with a knife. Still rigid, but doesn't seem to crease like mylar or acetate.

1/16/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great product

By Fleece

from Calgary, Alberta

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Comments about Yupo Watercolor Paper Pads:

Good to use with ink and acrylics.

12/26/2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I am in Love !!!

By GISELE-PAINT-GIRL

from REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN CANADA

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I received a pad of Yupo paper for Christmas. I did a little research on it and was reluctant to use it because many reviews said the paper "did not absorb water"... This just didn't make sense to me. Well, I pulled out my watercolours and set off on an adventure... wow !! I am in LOVE! My first painting was a photo of vegetables I found in a Kraft magazine. It took me a few hours because it took forever amen to dry, but the results were sooo exciting. CanNOT wait to do another painting.

10/24/2011

5.0

Yupo Paper

By Julie

from Florida

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The class enjoyed the weight of this paper and the size is perfect for the experimental watercolor that we are doing.

8/28/2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great product

By Idali

from Sioux Falls, SD

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It works great with acrylics and watercolors

7/22/2011

5.0

what can u say about Yupo?

By sillysally

from Calif

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Comments about Yupo Watercolor Paper Pads:

this stuff is great

5/14/2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great product

By Elroy

from Montrose Co.

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Yupo is great fun with watercolor.

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10149-1023	Watercolor Paper, 10 Sheet Pad	Bright White	9 × 12	List $19.14	$10.80
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