JGS Sketchbooks
All JustGoSketching sketchbooks are Handcrafted in Cornwall
All JustGoSketching books are hand-stitched, glued three times, and have a linen spine and woven headed bands for strength and durability. They also feature rounded corners.
The Paper
I have used many different brands and types of paper but the paper I have used the most and now use exclusively for sketching. I find the 190g/m² (90lb) NOT surface is ideal for dry and wet work.
Saunders Waterford® Watercolour Paper
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100% Cotton
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Highest quality papermaking material with excellent archival properties
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Mould Made
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Superior surface stability
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Acid Free & Archival
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The paper will last for hundreds of years (in good storage conditions) and won’t discolour or fall apart.
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Suitable for Multimedia
In addition to watercolour, this paper is suitable for pastel, gouache, acrylic, pencil, charcoal, pen & ink and printmaking. -
Endorsed by the Royal Watercolour Society
Recommended by this highly prestigious group of watercolorists.
Saunders Waterford® is a high-quality watercolour paper produced using traditional cylinder mould machine techniques. This paper is considered superior and is made by St Cuthberts Mill, with an endorsement from the Royal Watercolour Society. 100% cotton is used to produce this paper, which is of the highest quality in papermaking. The paper is made to meet high archival standards, and each sheet is buffered with calcium carbonate to protect finished work from discoloration caused by acid present in atmospheric pollution.​​Its attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. The surface is sized in gelatine making it strong and resilient to scrubbing, and other rough treatments.
Saunders Waterford® is a top quality professional watercolour paper