500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor

Strathmore 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor Papers are professional-grade, 100% cotton watercolor sheets pre-cut to fit standard, ready-made frames and mats.

Key Features & Specifications

• Material: 100% cotton, acid-free, and archival quality to ensure artwork won't yellow over time.
• Weight: 140 lb. (300 gsm), a heavy professional weight that handles washes well.
• Surface Types: Available in both Cold Press (textured) and Hot Press (smooth) finishes.
• Surface Strength: Features a harder internal/external sizing than traditional papers, offering excellent surface strength, greater water hold-out, and better color lifting and blending.
• Target Audience: Ideal for intermediate to advanced artists, professionals, and creators who sell smaller-sized works online or at art fairs.

Available Sizes & Framing Guide

• The paper is precision-cut to match popular standard frame and mat dimensions, saving time and framing costs:
• 5" x 7" Paper: Fits an 8" x 10" frame/mat (mat opening: 4.5" x 6.5") — Available in 25-sheet packs.
• 8" x 10" Paper: Fits an 11" x 14" frame/mat (mat opening: 7.5" x 9.5") — Available in 10-sheet packs.
• 11" x 14" Paper: Fits a 16" x 20" frame/mat (mat opening: 10.5" x 13.5") — Available in 6-sheet packs.

140-205 – 5" x 7" 140 lb. Cold Press – 25 Sheets

140-208 – 8" x 10"140 lb. Cold Press – 10 Sheets

140-211 – 11" x 14"140 lb. Cold Press – 6 Sheets

140-305 – 5" x 7" 140 lb. Hot Press – 25 Sheeets

140-308 – 8" x 10"140 lb. Hot Press – 10 Sheets

140-311 – 11" x 14"140 lb. Hot Press – 6 Sheets