Italia

Watercolour - Cold pressed

Exquisite perspectives, soft light, fairytale settings. Italy has fascinated artists and creative minds for centuries with its ever-changing landscapes.

The
Paper

Layer your most vivid inspirations

Discover Italia, the high-quality cold pressed watercolour paper produced using the traditional cylinder mould machine process to create a surface suitable for all wet techniques. Its 100% cotton composition and total absence of acids and chlorine derivates endow it with resistance against yellowing from UV rays, guaranteeing durability over the years and an optimal yield of the pigments applied. This watercolour paper is also suitable for media like gouache, ink and acrylic.

Certification

Acid Free

Magnani 1404 papers are completely acid-free and produced in a neutral environment. This not only provides greater UV resistance, but also promises a long lifespan.

Long Life

Our ISO 9706 compliant papers, which are labelled “LONG LIFE” or permanent, provide a guarantee of the paper’s physical and chemical stability over time. The standard requires a minimum level of alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralise any acids present. It also sets a maximum limit for easily oxidised substances and must be produced in an acid free environment.

Oba Free

The acronym “OBA” stands for “Optical Brighteners Agent”, chemical substances used during the production process to make paper look whiter and brighter. We avoid the use of these optical brighteners in Magnani 1404 papers because they can degrade over time, compromising not only their brightness, but also effectively changing the colour of the paper itself.

The Cylinder Mould Machine

Magnani 1404 papers are produced exclusively on a cylinder mould machine: this traditional production process mimics the hand-crafting techniques of the master papermakers of days gone by, coming as close as possible to the quality of handmade paper. Production is slower than on the flatbed mill, allowing the fibres to settle evenly, resulting in smooth, even paper.

The Raw Materials

We use only natural fibres from sustainable sources, such as cotton or alpha cellulose. Cotton is a key raw material in our art paper production process: its long fibres provide extraordinary flexibility, strength and absorbency, giving the paper a distinctive quality. Plus, as it is lignin free, cotton naturally makes the paper more resistant to yellowing.

The range

4 sides glued blocks

GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
300	18X26	7x10	20	1 Block	M4182601	8001348222354
300	23x31	9x12	20	1 Block	M4233102	8001348222361
640	23x31	9x12	10	1 Block	M4233106	8001348222408
300	26x36	10x14	20	1 Block	M4263603	8001348222378
300	31x41	12x16	20	1 Block	M4314104	8001348222385
640	31x41	12x16	10	1 Block	M4314107	8001348222415
300	36x51	14x20	20	1 Block	M4365105	8001348222392

Round glued blocks

	GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
	300	16 Ø	6.3	20	1 Block	M4100016	8001348222439
	300	32 Ø	12.6	20	1 Block	M4100032	8001348222439

1 side glued pads

GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
300	15x40	6x15	20	1 Block	M4154008	8001348222446
300	20x50	8x20	20	1 Block	M4205009	8001348222453
300	20x20	8x8	20	1 Block	M4202010	8001348222460
300	30x30	12x12	20	1 Block	M4303011	8001348222477
300	15x15	6x6	20	1 Block	M4151512	8001348222484
300	12x23	4.5x9	20	1 Block	M4122313	8001348222491

4-sided deckle edges

GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
300	56X76	22x30	50	Pacco	M4567630	8001348223436
300	56X76	22x30	10	Blister	M4567631	8001348223443
640	56X76	22x30	5	Blister	M4567661	8001348223450

Fine Arts - Watercolour

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