Portofino

Watercolour - Hot Pressed

This watercolour paper is inspired by the beautiful Ligurian village, where the bright colours of the harbour reflect on the sea water in shimmering hues.

The
Paper

For brilliant, ethereal masterpieces

Portofino is a high-quality hot pressed paper produced using a traditional cylinder mould machine in order to create a surface suitable for watercolour technique. Its 100% cotton composition and total absence of acids and chlorine derivates endow it with resistance against yellowing from UV rays, guaranteeing durability over the years and an optimal yield of the pigments applied.
This watercolour paper is also suitable for media like gouache, ink and acrylic.

Certifications

Acid Free

Magnani 1404 papers are completely acid-free and produced in a neutral environment. This not only provides greater UV resistance, but also promises a long lifespan.

Long Life

Our ISO 9706 compliant papers, which are labelled “LONG LIFE” or permanent, provide a guarantee of the paper’s physical and chemical stability over time. The standard requires a minimum level of alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralise any acids present. It also sets a maximum limit for easily oxidised substances and must be produced in an acid free environment.

Oba Free

The acronym “OBA” stands for “Optical Brighteners Agent”, chemical substances used during the production process to make paper look whiter and brighter. We avoid the use of these optical brighteners in Magnani 1404 papers because they can degrade over time, compromising not only their brightness, but also effectively changing the colour of the paper itself.

The Cylinder Mould Machine

Magnani 1404 papers are produced exclusively on a cylinder mould machine: this traditional production process mimics the hand-crafting techniques of the master papermakers of days gone by, coming as close as possible to the quality of handmade paper. Production is slower than on the flatbed mill, allowing the fibres to settle evenly, resulting in smooth, even paper.

The Raw Materials

We use only natural fibres from sustainable sources, such as cotton or alpha cellulose. Cotton is a key raw material in our art paper production process: its long fibres provide extraordinary flexibility, strength and absorbency, giving the paper a distinctive quality. Plus, as it is lignin free, cotton naturally makes the paper more resistant to yellowing.

The range

4 sides glued blocks

GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
300	18X26	7x10	20	1 Block	M4182614	8001348222507
300	23x31	9x12	20	1 Block	M4233115	8001348222514
640	23x31	9x12	10	1 Block	M4233119	8001348222552
300	26x36	10x14	20	1 Block	M4263616	8001348222521
300	31x41	12x16	20	1 Block	M4314117	8001348222538
640	31x41	12x16	10	1 Block	M4314120	8001348222569
300	36x51	14x20	20	1 Block	M4365118	8001348222545

Round glued blocks

	GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
	300	16 Ø	6.3	20	1 Block	M4200016	8001348222576
	300	32 Ø	12.6	20	1 Block	M4200032	8001348222583

1 sides glued pads

GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
300	15x40	6x15	20	1 Block	M4154017	8001348222590
300	20x50	8x20	20	1 Block	M4205018	8001348222606
300	20x20	8x8	20	1 Block	M4202019	8001348222613
300	30x30	12x12	20	1 Block	M4303020	8001348222620
300	15x15	6x6	20	1 Block	M4151521	8001348222637
300	12x23	4.5x9	20	1 Block	M4122322	8001348222644

4 sided deckle edges

GSM	CM	INC	Sheets	Packaging	SKU	EAN
300	56X76	22x30	50	Pacco	M4567632	8001348223467
300	56X76	22x30	10	Blister	M4567633	8001348223474
640	56X76	22x30	5	Blister	M4567662	8001348223481

Fine Arts - Watercolour

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