A lovely new paper has arrived at Jackson’s!
Canson Moulin du Roy Watercolour Paper
Canson Moulin du Roy is a 100% cotton French watercolour paper. Produced on a traditional cylinder mould machine, this paper has the look and feel of a handmade paper. Both absorbent and strong, Moulin du Roy has internal and surface sizing permit the lifting of dried colour and the reworking of watercolour.
Canson Moulin du Roy watercolour paper is naturally white, acid free and made entirely without bleaching agents, for an optimal conservation over time.
Available in Hot Press, Cold Press (NOT) and Rough textures – in 300gsm and 640gsm weights – in pad (glued on one side), block (glued on four sides) and full sheet formats.
The Hot Press surface has a smooth texture that is particularly suited for portraits or other detailed works.The Cold Press surface is neither too smooth nor too grainy making it easy to handle. The Rough grain surface requires greater expertise, but is ideal for doing landscapes or creating special effects.
To introduce this delightful new water colour paper we have put the Canson Moulin on offer at 25% off the RRP until June 8th 2014.
Click on the underlined link to go to the Canson Moulin du Roy Watercolour Paper on the Jackson’s Art Supplies website.
Postage on orders shipped standard to mainland UK addresses is free for orders of £39 or more.
12 thoughts on “Canson Moulin du Roy Watercolour Paper”
Would the moulin du Roy be suitable for pen and ink line work?
Hi Stephen
Many artists use hot press watercolour paper for artwork with fine lines.
Each artist uses different pens and works in a different style so each prefers a different paper. Some papers get caught up in some pen nibs.
The best I can advise is that it might work well, but you will need to give it a try.
If you do try it please let us know how it worked for you.
Hope that helps.
I just illustrated a picture book in
Line & Watercolour using cold press
Moulin du Roy. I find hot press a
little too smooth for my liking, and
prefer cold press for the texture. I
found the paper a pretty good surface
for pen & ink, crisp lines and not
too snaggy! Multiple build-up of
watercolour layers dried rather dull
it has to be said (results were not
as bright as other books I’ve worked
on in Canson Fontenay), but it’s a
stronger paper, overall I was
impressed. Here’s the book:
http://johnshelley.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/new-picture-book-release-magic-for-sale.html
The book looks great John! Thanks for sharing the link. I hope the sales are going well!
It’s great to hear your opinion on the Moulin du Roy paper, too.
I recently purchased a Canson Moulin du Roy
watercolor book and I’m not sure how to remove the
glue on each side. Please could you tell me how you
did it
Hi Taryn
If you are using any watercolour paper block that is glued on all four sides, it is made that way to keep the paper flat while it is wet. Paint on it in the book and then wait for it to dry. When it is dry, find the small gap in the glue on one side, the gap will be there for all the sheets. Put a butter knife or something similar, flat but not too sharp, into the gap under the top sheet you have painted and pull it against the glue, running it all around the edge until that sheet is removed.
Then the next sheet is ready for you to paint on.
If there is a glue residue and it bothers you you may need to pick the bits of glue off the edge of the loose sheet or trim the slightest bit of paper off the edge to remove all the glue.
I hope that helps!
Can you paint on the backside of the cold pressed paper as
well and still have the same results? I cut up a sheet into
smaller pieces, and in the process forgot which side was the
correct side. It is difficult to distinguish different textures
from the front and back so I have no clue which side is the
“correct side”. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
hi Alma
Not all watercolour papers are the same – some are double sided and some are not. Moulin du Roy has different textures on each side but you could theoretically paint on either side. If the paper you are working with is a different brand and the sides feel identical it could be that they are and so you could paint on either. Work trying and seeing!
Many thanks
Lisa
Hi. I have the Canson Mulin Du Roy Hot
Press, could you kindly advise if either side
of this paper can be used to paint on?
Thanks.
Hi Sarah
All artist-quality, 100% cotton watercolour papers can be painted on equally on both sides. Some artists claim there is a tiny difference (about 5%) in the sizing (the sealant) between the front and the back. But no one says one side is better than the other.
The main reason you might care to use the front is if you can see the watermark; if the watermark is right-reading you are looking at the front and some artists prefer to see it in the frame when it is not backwards.
I hope that helps.
Hi,
Are moulin du roy papers vegan?
Hello
Yes they are!
On the information page for each product there are 3 or 4 tabs. The one labelled SPEC gives detailed specifications. When we have the vegan information it will be listed there. The Moulin says: Vegan- yes.
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