Bockingford

Meet the Brand - Bockingford

What is Bockingford Watercolour Paper?

Traditionally-made on a cylinder mould machine at St. Cuthberts Mill, Bockingford is a high-quality watercolour paper made using pure materials to archival standards. This paper is fantastic for wet mediums, such as watercolour and inks, alongside other mediums, including pastel, gouache, acrylic, pencil, and charcoal.

Bockingford's attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. Appreciated for its excellent colour lifting abilities, this is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world.

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