Feni Handmade Watercolour Paper 1pc 22x28 inc 300 Gsm

The Feni Handmade Watercolour Paper 1pc 22x28 inc 300 Gsm is an authentic, artisanal-grade heavy sheet crafted for traditional watercolorists, fine artists, calligraphers, and printmakers. Handmade using traditional vat-dipping and manual pressing techniques, this generous imperial-scale sheet features genuine deckled edges and an organic, expressive surface texture that machine-milled papers cannot replicate. At a substantial 300 GSM weight, it provides superior structural rigidity and water retention, effortlessly holding heavy wet-in-wet washes, deep pigment pooling, and multilayered glazing without buckling, bleeding, or warping. The paper is internally and externally sized with natural sizing agents, allowing pigments to sit luminously on the surface while maintaining excellent lifting capability and wet blending control. Ideal for large panoramic landscape paintings, experimental ink wash art, gouache florals, and mixed media display pieces.

Key Features & Specifications:

- Brand / Origin: Feni Artisanal Handcraft

- Product Type: Handmade Fine Art Watercolour Paper (Single Sheet)

- Dimensions: Imperial Size – 22 x 28 inches (approx. 56cm x 71cm)

- Paper Weight: 300 GSM (140 lb) heavyweight artist sheet

- Manufacturing Method: 100% manually hand-pulled, vat-formed, and sun/air-dried

- Edge Profile: Authentic, natural four-sided deckled edges for an organic gallery finish

- Surface Texture: Cold-pressed / rough artisanal tooth offering rich granulating washes, crisp dry-brush marks, and soft pigment diffusion

- Archival Performance: Acid-free, natural cotton-blend fiber composition resistant to yellowing, embrittlement, and optical degradation

- Structural Rigidity: Heavy 300 GSM caliper withstands extensive wet-in-wet techniques without requiring prior stretching

- Media Compatibility: Perfectly calibrated for watercolors, gouache, acrylic washes, sumi-e ink, calligraphy inks, printmaking, and charcoal

- Fiber Durability: Tough surface sizing resists fiber lifting, pilling, and paper tearing during masking fluid removal and scrubbing

How to Use:

1. Lay the 22x28 inch sheet flat on a wide drawing board, drafting table, or heavy easel support.

2. For large-scale flat or graduated washes, tape the edges down with low-tack artist paper tape to maintain optimal flatness across the wide surface area.

3. Apply transparent watercolors, gouache, or fluid inks using wide flat wash brushes, hake brushes, or round mop brushes.

4. Exploit the handmade texture for expressive granulating color separations, dry-brushing on raised ridges, and soft wet-on-wet blending.

5. If using masking fluid for preserving highlights, ensure the paper is bone dry before application, and rub off gently with clean fingers once paint layers dry.

6. Preserve the deckled edges when mounting or floating inside a shadowbox frame to showcase the authentic handmade craftsmanship.

7. Store unworked sheets flat in a clean, dry folio or portfolio folder away from dust and humidity.

Quality Assurance:

Feni Handmade Watercolour Paper is individually inspected for consistent 300 GSM fiber thickness, non-acidic fiber purity, and uniform natural sizing, ensuring archival longevity and rich pigment vibrancy across demanding fine art applications.