Two Rivers Handmade Watercolour Paper

Individually handmade sheet-by-sheet by skilled craftspeople using traditional moulds and deckles. A cotton–linen blend is beaten in Hollander beaters, then sized and buffered with chalk to create an acid-free sheet that’s built to last. Gentle air-drying and gelatine sizing give the surface exceptional strength.

Why artists choose it

• Authentic handmade character: natural deckle edges and a uniquely random NOT texture you won’t find in machine-made papers.

• Tough, reworkable surface: the linen content resists scrubbing and lifting, so you can rework passages with confidence.

• Crisp, brilliant colour: sizing keeps washes on the surface, allowing paint to move, lift and dry with sharp edges.

• Use both sides: each sheet is evenly treated, so either face can be painted.

• Archival & acid-free: formulated with chalk and internal/external sizing for durability.

• Special editions: coloured papers use lightfast pigments; options can include natural inclusions such as hemp, seeds or petals.

Versatile across media
Exceptional for watercolour and gouache, and also well-suited to acrylics, oils (light applications), pastels, printmaking and alternative photographic processes.

Made with care
From fibre to finished sheet, the process takes 3–4 working days. Two Rivers also binds sketchbooks in-house and strives for sustainable packaging across its range.

If you need help choosing a surface or format, we’re happy to guide you.