Paper
| How it looks | What it is | Where to get it & how much it approximately costs |
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Fabriano Hot Press (smooth)
140 lbs/300gsm Size – almost A4 |
They sometimes have it at Batis, block costs about 6-7€ |
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Winsor & Newton Heavy Cartridge paper (smooth)
100 lbs/220 gsm Available in A3, A4, A5 |
Always available in Plaisio, prices according to block size from about 5€ to 9€ |
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Daler – Rowney sketchbooks (a type of cold press, some texture)
109 lbs/160 gsm (thinner than others!) Available in A5, A4, A3 |
They have it in Art Center, price about 4-9€ pr sketchbook depending on size. Something similar is available in A4 (shop next to Art Center), but the covers is either blank or says A4. Price should be similar to Art Center. |
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Fabriano Cold Press (some texture)
140 lbs/300 gsm A bit larger than A4 |
Sometimes available in Batis, price was under 10€ |
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Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Block (cold press, some texture)
140 lbs/300 gsm A bit larger than A4 |
Always available in Plaisio, price about 7-8€ |
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Canson XL Aquarelle
(cold press, some texture) 140 lbs/300gsm Available in A4 and A3 |
They often have it in Art Center, A4 block is about 9-10€. The block has 30 sheets (more than any other), so still a good price. |
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Canson Mix Media (rough, very textured)
140 lbs/300gsm A3, A4 A5 |
I think they have this type in Iralu, an A4 block costs about 10€, but has 30 sheets. |
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Fabriano Extra Rough
(interesting texture, possible to use pencil) 125 lbs/270 gsm A3, A4 |
They often have it in Batis and Art Center, price is under 10€ for A4 block. |
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Winsor & Newton Acrylic Pad (originally not for watercolour, but gives interesting effect, canvas textured)
140 lbs/300 gsm A5, A4, A3 |
Always available in Plaisio, prices about 5€ to 9€ depending on block size.
*** With this one, name of the producer is not important – if the cover says ‘CANVAS TEXTURED’, it’s the right kind. |
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Letter paper (very thin, but works great with ink and also watercolour)
A4 |
Sold in Ftinopolis on Athinas, in the basement. Price 1€/block |
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Reporters notebook (very thin, brownish paper, but white is also available). Works great with both ink and watercolour.
About A5 size |
Sold in Ftinopolis on Athinas, in the basement. Price 0.50€/block |
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