Toscana

Watercolour - Rough

Within the walls of its historic cities and through the surrounding hills marked by rows of cypress trees, Tuscany is where the past meets the present, striking a balance between culture and creativity: we designed a paper with a rough surface inspired by this region that has come to symbolise the Italian Renaissance.

The
Paper

An ode to beauty

The Toscana watercolour paper with its rough surface is produced on a cylinder mould machine, using marking felts designed exclusively by Magnani. Its 100% cotton composition and total absence of acids and chlorine derivates endow this paper with resistance against yellowing caused by UV rays, guaranteeing durability over the years and optimal yield of the colours applied.
It is also suitable for other wet techniques like gouache, ink and acrylics.

Certifications

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	M4182623	8001348222651
300	23x31	9x12	20	1 Block	M4233124	8001348222668
640	23x31	9x12	10	1 Block	M4233128	8001348222705
300	26x36	10x14	20	1 Block	M4263625	8001348222675
300	31x41	12x16	20	1 Block	M4314126	8001348222682
640	31x41	12x16	10	1 Block	M4314129	8001348222712
300	36x51	14x20	20	1 Block	M4365127	8001348222699

Round glued blocks

	GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
	300	16 Ø	6.3	20	1 Block	M4300016	8001348222729
	300	32 Ø	12.6	20	1 Block	M4300032	8001348222736

1 side glued pads

GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
300	15x40	6x15	20	1 Block	M4154030	8001348222743
300	20x50	8x20	20	1 Block	M4205031	8001348222750
300	20x20	8x8	20	1 Block	M4202032	8001348222767
300	30x30	12x12	20	1 Block	M4303033	8001348222774
300	15x15	6x6	20	1 Block	M4151534	8001348222781
300	12x23	4.5x9	20	1 Block	M4122335	8001348222798

4 sided deckle edges

GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
300	56X76	22x30	50	Pacco	M4567634	8001348223498
300	56X76	22x30	10	Blister	M4567635	8001348223504
640	56X76	22x30	5	Blister	M4567663	8001348223511

Fine Arts - Watercolour

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