Watercolour Book Hahnemühle 10625357, 250 g/m², 100% cotton, 19.5×19.5 cm, 60 pages

The Hahnemühle Watercolour Book is a spiral-bound sketchbook offering 60 sheets of 250 g/m² 100% cotton paper in a compact 19.5×19.5 cm format. The heavyweight cotton surface is designed specifically for watercolour techniques, providing controlled absorbency, a tactile tooth for pigment adhesion and resistance to lifting during reworking. Its square, portable size and robust binding make it suitable for studies, plein air sketches and finished small-format works.

Advantages

The natural cotton composition and 250 g/m² weight deliver high wet strength and minimal cockling when using washes. The fine texture balances detail and granulation, allowing smooth washes as well as layered glazing and lifting. Spiral binding enables the book to lie flat for uninterrupted work across the page and simplifies page removal for framing or scanning. The consistent paper quality across 60 pages ensures predictable behaviour with watercolour paints, inks and mixed-media techniques that rely on a stable, absorbent support.

Suitable for

• Watercolour sketches and studies
• Plein air painting and travel use
• Layered glazing, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
• Mixed-media work combining water-based media and light ink or pencil
• Small finished pieces and preparatory sketches for larger works

Key specifications

• Paper weight: 250 g/m²
• Material: 100% cotton
• Format: 19.5 × 19.5 cm (square)
• Number of pages: 60
• Binding: spiral-bound, lies flat
• Surface: textured tooth suitable for watercolour

How to use

Work on dry paper for controlled edges and layering; pre-wet areas for soft wet-on-wet effects. Apply washes with brushes of appropriate size and moderate water to avoid oversaturation; allow layers to dry before glazing to preserve transparency and prevent buckling. For lifting or corrections, use a damp clean brush or absorbent tissue and gently blot; for stronger lifting, use a rubber or synthetic eraser cautiously once the paper is dry. Remove pages by opening the spiral and gently tearing along the perforation or cut the binding if cleaner edges are required for framing.

Usage recommendations

Use quality watercolour pigments and avoid excessive continuous soaking to maintain paper integrity. Store the book flat in a dry environment and allow painted pages to dry fully before stacking or closing. Test unfamiliar media on a corner sheet to confirm compatibility with the cotton surface.