Sax Watercolor Beginner Paper, 90 lbs, 12 x 18 Inches, Natural White, Pack of 500 Ideal for all wet techniques with watercolor, gouache, and acrylic, Sax's Beginner Paper is the perfect choice for budding artists and young classrooms. The 90 lbs basis weight makes paper perfect for large washes of 1 or 2 colors, as well as for drawing and pen ink wash. Hot pressed (very compressed) surface has proper amount of sizing to help with lifts, and ensures very little pigment penetrates beyond the paper's top surface. French-made natural white paper with no added optical brighteners. Acid-free and will not turn yellow over the years. Paper is sold as 500 per ream. Ideal for beginning artists, young kids, and experimentation with new techniques Fine-grain texture is smooth enough for precise work, holds mixed media and watercolor well, and dries quickly Uniform whiteness throughout lends a crisp, clean look alone and with mixed media application Stands up to rubbing and repeated washings with low risk or crinkling or tears Sturdy and stiff enough to use for printing purposes, too