Melody Bee
19/04/2021
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
19/04/2021
Great paper!
Amazing quality paper for the price, I love how it's packaged and the instructions for how to separate the paper are super easy and clear to understand. The paper is just right for thickness and texture, will be buying again!
My advice, ignore the negative comments and try this paper for yourself!
My advice, ignore the negative comments and try this paper for yourself!
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Echo2046
24/11/2021
United States
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size : 9*12 inches
24/11/2021
My forth time buying them
Just love love this watercolor block! Very affordable price with great quality. My number one go-to practice paper! Highly recommended :-)
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K. L.
30/04/2021
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
30/04/2021
Beginners Must Try!!!
I'm not gonna lie watercolor paper does make a difference big time! That being said idk the specifics of this paper but its blows the Fabriano 25 % Cotton paper I used before outta the water! This behaves like cotton paper and I am gonna order more. Great for beginners or practice. It's a block so be aware how to us a block. It's not a big deal for me. I can't believe the price on this. Screw Canson, Artist Loft, and whoever else. Y'all suck!
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Claire Bear
08/05/2021
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
08/05/2021
Amazing value for money!
This paper is cellulose but behaves like (cheap) cotton. Allows for (reasonably well) blends, can take several washes particularly because it comes already stretched, stays wet for longer than other cellulose counterparts and maintains the brightness of colors. Color lifting is not great but I'm not that experienced either, so please take that with a grain of salt. Will definitely buy again!
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Amazon Customer
19/05/2021
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
19/05/2021
Good quality with a little pitfall
Overall speaking the pad is of very good quality. The thickness and the saturation for the water is pretty good for its price level. The only little pitfall is it is a little hard to peel them apart. But thanks to the little plastic blade, my kid quickly learned how to do it. In a word, I am happy for this product.
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bascelflt
26/05/2021
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
26/05/2021
Wonderful paper thickness BUT hard to get loose
I finally realized what the arrowhead looking plastic piece was (wrapped on the back of one of the pads) to remove the paper a sheet at a time since all four edges are glued. Whew! that took some time since I wanted to use several sheets right away. Would be great for traveling as the edges would be protected.
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Ivan
23/06/2021
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
23/06/2021
Excelente calidad
Mi hija feliz. Puede crear con cualquier tipo de pintura
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Pari Will
11/07/2021
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
11/07/2021
My New Favorite Practice Paper
UPDATE:
I'm still loving this paper. STILL wishing for a spiral bound version or smaller block options! Take note please, Ohuhu!
ORIGINAL: I finally found a practice paper that I absolutely LOVE. This paper is great to paint on, cellulose or not. It feels great and has just the right texture for me. I love Bee watercolor Journals but they're always out of stock so they end up on the 'precious' list. This paper is just the right price, a block instead of a pad, and with the included tool to remove the sheets and directions for doing so. The only thing I wish was different is that you had this paper in a spiral journal and that's a minor detail considering how much I love this paper. I'm ultra poor so this great paper at a price point I can afford and not have to worry when I paint something terrible :D Adding to my watercolor essentials list.
I'm still loving this paper. STILL wishing for a spiral bound version or smaller block options! Take note please, Ohuhu!
ORIGINAL: I finally found a practice paper that I absolutely LOVE. This paper is great to paint on, cellulose or not. It feels great and has just the right texture for me. I love Bee watercolor Journals but they're always out of stock so they end up on the 'precious' list. This paper is just the right price, a block instead of a pad, and with the included tool to remove the sheets and directions for doing so. The only thing I wish was different is that you had this paper in a spiral journal and that's a minor detail considering how much I love this paper. I'm ultra poor so this great paper at a price point I can afford and not have to worry when I paint something terrible :D Adding to my watercolor essentials list.
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patticake
21/10/2021
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
21/10/2021
Great value, good paper with vegan sizing
I really like my Ohuhu watercolor markers, so I thought I'd give their paper a try. The price is very good - at the time I bought mine, it was $16.59 for 72 sheets, which is less than a quarter per sheet, nice since it's 140lb sized cold press watercolor paper.
The two pads arrived in a manufacturer box, which I appreciated since Amazon sometimes sends my paper in a padded envelope, so sometimes the corners are damaged. The corners on these were fine, thanks to the box, and each pad was wrapped in clear plastic.
I put the paper through its paces, swatching and doodling the same paints and colors on both this paper and one of my regular papers. The colors on the Ohuhu paper stayed vibrant, it did well wet-on-wet, the colors moved well, and the non-staining colors lifted pretty well when wet. The color intensity, brightness and saturation were identical to my comparison paper, which is a very good thing. I'm not rough with watercolor paper, but some paper does pill a bit - the Ohuhu paper didn't.
I dislike watercolor blocks, which this paper is, and I'd have preferred pads, but these were as good as any block and came with a thin plastic knife. After looking, I found the open spot and sliced off the paper I had just used with no damage. I prefer taping my paper on the edges, but this paper is good for those who prefer blocks.
Btw, I messaged Ohuhu and asked if the paper was vegan, and they told me it is. So two more pluses - one for good customer service, one for cruelty-free paper.
I'm quite happy with this paper. It's the weight I use, it's pretty white, doesn't immediately suck up all the water when you're painting wet-on-wet, and behaved like good watercolor paper. My paints - I tried 4 brands - looked very good on it. And at 23 cents per sheet, this is about half what I usually pay for everyday paper, a quarter or less of what I pay for good cotton paper at the same size. I hope Ohuhu keeps making this paper, because I'll definitely be buying it again!
The two pads arrived in a manufacturer box, which I appreciated since Amazon sometimes sends my paper in a padded envelope, so sometimes the corners are damaged. The corners on these were fine, thanks to the box, and each pad was wrapped in clear plastic.
I put the paper through its paces, swatching and doodling the same paints and colors on both this paper and one of my regular papers. The colors on the Ohuhu paper stayed vibrant, it did well wet-on-wet, the colors moved well, and the non-staining colors lifted pretty well when wet. The color intensity, brightness and saturation were identical to my comparison paper, which is a very good thing. I'm not rough with watercolor paper, but some paper does pill a bit - the Ohuhu paper didn't.
I dislike watercolor blocks, which this paper is, and I'd have preferred pads, but these were as good as any block and came with a thin plastic knife. After looking, I found the open spot and sliced off the paper I had just used with no damage. I prefer taping my paper on the edges, but this paper is good for those who prefer blocks.
Btw, I messaged Ohuhu and asked if the paper was vegan, and they told me it is. So two more pluses - one for good customer service, one for cruelty-free paper.
I'm quite happy with this paper. It's the weight I use, it's pretty white, doesn't immediately suck up all the water when you're painting wet-on-wet, and behaved like good watercolor paper. My paints - I tried 4 brands - looked very good on it. And at 23 cents per sheet, this is about half what I usually pay for everyday paper, a quarter or less of what I pay for good cotton paper at the same size. I hope Ohuhu keeps making this paper, because I'll definitely be buying it again!
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Emily_P
01/01/2022
United States
Verified Buyer
size : 9*12 inches
01/01/2022
Perfect for practice
I was looking for paper that was better than the basic blue cover canson cold press to use for swatching & practicing. When I saw ohuhu made watercolor paper I had high hopes. Ohuhu has repeatedly impressed with their inexpensive art products, they don’t typically sacrifice quality especially at their price point. This paper is no exception.
I would consider myself an experienced beginner…I wish I had more time to practice, and when I do, I find myself wasting most of my time using canson cold press. By time I’m ready to break out the Arches, it’s time for bed. I know a lot of people use canson with success, one of my favorite youtubers can do amazing things on it. But I’m not that good. Here’s the main differences between canson and ohuhu:
1. Cotton - ohuhu has 25% cotton (not sure what remaining 75% is). Canson is 100% cellulose. The cotton, in my opinion, makes all the difference. Ohuhu absorb your paints much more evenly & actually let’s watercolors LOOK like watercolors. Many times my watercolors look opaque on cellulose paper, and I’m using brands like sennelier, schminke, Daniel Smith, and Windsor & Newton.
2. You get two thick BLOCKS & a cool little plastic tool to remove the sheet. So you can slather the paper with water, it’s not gonna break down or curl up on you. You can use your heating tool to dry water quickly instead of waiting for each layer. And you’ve got two pads so if you want to start a new painting, you don’t have to remove your work in progress (unless you’ve got two WIP’s going, in which case, might as well get 4 pads).
3. Price. 2 blocks with 36 pages for under $17. You WILL NOT find a better price for this quality paper.
Do yourself a favor and give Ohuhu a try. I know everyone has their own preference & style, and reviews on Amazon seem to be more untrustworthy these days, but trust me. This is the real deal. It’s not arches, I’ll always stick to arches for my “good” paintings. But now at least I can practice on something that resembles what watercolor paper should feel like.
Ohuhu, if you read this, please make a 100% cotton paper. I’ll be the first one to buy it.
I would consider myself an experienced beginner…I wish I had more time to practice, and when I do, I find myself wasting most of my time using canson cold press. By time I’m ready to break out the Arches, it’s time for bed. I know a lot of people use canson with success, one of my favorite youtubers can do amazing things on it. But I’m not that good. Here’s the main differences between canson and ohuhu:
1. Cotton - ohuhu has 25% cotton (not sure what remaining 75% is). Canson is 100% cellulose. The cotton, in my opinion, makes all the difference. Ohuhu absorb your paints much more evenly & actually let’s watercolors LOOK like watercolors. Many times my watercolors look opaque on cellulose paper, and I’m using brands like sennelier, schminke, Daniel Smith, and Windsor & Newton.
2. You get two thick BLOCKS & a cool little plastic tool to remove the sheet. So you can slather the paper with water, it’s not gonna break down or curl up on you. You can use your heating tool to dry water quickly instead of waiting for each layer. And you’ve got two pads so if you want to start a new painting, you don’t have to remove your work in progress (unless you’ve got two WIP’s going, in which case, might as well get 4 pads).
3. Price. 2 blocks with 36 pages for under $17. You WILL NOT find a better price for this quality paper.
Do yourself a favor and give Ohuhu a try. I know everyone has their own preference & style, and reviews on Amazon seem to be more untrustworthy these days, but trust me. This is the real deal. It’s not arches, I’ll always stick to arches for my “good” paintings. But now at least I can practice on something that resembles what watercolor paper should feel like.
Ohuhu, if you read this, please make a 100% cotton paper. I’ll be the first one to buy it.
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