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The Collection is Hahnemühle's celebration of the best techniques and materials, in formats that suit the contemporary artist. All of the paper pads in The Collection are made from 100% cotton rag, using the best paper-making technology, with an ingredient list that is completely vegan and safe for archival use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection Watercolor Blocks are among the finest watercolor paper options in the world, but they cost much less than other high-quality European watercolor blocks. They are made by the traditional \"cylinder mould\" technique, which is much more labor-intensive and time-consuming than modern, high-speed machines. A slowly rotating cylinder collects cotton pulp from the water vat, then deposits the wet sheet of paper on a natural felt surface for drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a much stronger and more uniform sheet, thanks to the random distribution of fibers created by this old-fashioned technique. With cheaper modern machines, the fibers are all aligned in one direction, meaning the paper tears too easily in that direction and too roughly in the other direction. Cylinder mould watercolor paper can be torn in both directions and boasts a more natural-looking grain pattern from the felt pad used to dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this time-honored technique, Hahnemühle uses the very best ingredients for The Collection watercolor paper. The fibers are 100% cotton rag, and the vegan sizing offers excellent handling of paint and resistance to wetting, soaking, scrubbing, masking, and any other technique used by the professional watercolorist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn another traditional touch, The Collection watercolor paper is bound in a block, with black glue around all four sides, so it's impossible for the paper to warp while you paint on it. Let your work dry, then insert a smooth knife in the gap at the top of the block to release the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth protective sheet is bound into the block so that the surface is absolutely perfect when it reaches you. Peel off this printed sheet to start using your new paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the rough surface version of The Collection watercolor paper. With more pronounced pockets than cold press paper, pigment can gather and create extra depth for natural subjects and complex lighting. Rough surface paper is especially nice with granulating colors like ultramarine blue (pictured), which naturally have light and dark areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock The Collection watercolor blocks in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-cold-press\"\u003ecold press\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-hot-press\"\u003ehot press\u003c\/a\u003e surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 gsm (140#) weight. Ten sheets per block. 24 x 32 cm (9.4\" x 12.6\"). Made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hahnemühle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39253923397811,"sku":"4011367111571","price":28.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/hahnemuhle-collection-140-rough-9x12-pow.jpg?v=1712072082"},{"product_id":"the-collection-watercolor-block-hot-press","title":"Hahnemühle Collection Watercolor Block, Hot Press, 9.4\" x 12.6\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHahnemühle's history dates over 400 years to its founding in 1584, and this German manufacturer has always been a leader in fine art paper. The Collection is Hahnemühle's celebration of the best techniques and materials, in formats that suit the contemporary artist. All of the paper pads in The Collection are made from 100% cotton rag, using the best paper-making technology, with an ingredient list that is completely vegan and safe for archival use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection Watercolor Blocks are among the finest watercolor paper options in the world, but they cost much less than other high-quality European watercolor blocks. They are made by the traditional \"cylinder mould\" technique, which is much more labor-intensive and time-consuming than modern, high-speed machines. A slowly rotating cylinder collects cotton pulp from the water vat, then deposits the wet sheet of paper on a natural felt surface for drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a much stronger and more uniform sheet, thanks to the random distribution of fibers created by this old-fashioned technique. With cheaper modern machines, the fibers are all aligned in one direction, meaning the paper tears too easily in that direction and too roughly in the other direction. Cylinder mould watercolor paper can be torn in both directions and boasts a more natural-looking grain pattern from the felt pad used to dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this time-honored technique, Hahnemühle uses the very best ingredients for The Collection watercolor paper. The fibers are 100% cotton rag, and the vegan sizing offers excellent handling of paint and resistance to wetting, soaking, scrubbing, masking, and any other technique used by the professional watercolorist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn another traditional touch, The Collection watercolor paper is bound in a block, with black glue around all four sides, so it's impossible for the paper to warp while you paint on it. Let your work dry, then insert a smooth knife in the gap at the top of the block to release the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth protective sheet is bound into the block so that the surface is absolutely perfect when it reaches you. Peel off this printed sheet to start using your new paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the hot press version of The Collection watercolor paper. Also called \"satin finish,\" hot press is the smoothest watercolor paper available. It's great for work that benefits from super sharp brushstrokes, like abstract pieces and ultra-realistic portrait work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock The Collection watercolor blocks in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-cold-press\"\u003ecold press\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-rough\"\u003erough\u003c\/a\u003e surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 gsm (140#) weight. Ten sheets per block. 24 x 32 cm (9.4\" x 12.6\"). Made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hahnemühle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39253994012851,"sku":"4011367111601","price":28.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/hahnemuhle-collection-140-hot-9x12-pow.jpg?v=1712072002"},{"product_id":"the-collection-watercolor-block-cold-press","title":"Hahnemühle Collection Watercolor Block, Cold Press, 9.4\" x 12.6\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHahnemühle's history dates over 400 years to its founding in 1584, and this German manufacturer has always been a leader in fine art paper. The Collection is Hahnemühle's celebration of the best techniques and materials, in formats that suit the contemporary artist. All of the paper pads in The Collection are made from 100% cotton rag, using the best paper-making technology, with an ingredient list that is completely vegan and safe for archival use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection Watercolor Blocks are among the finest watercolor paper options in the world, but they cost much less than other high-quality European watercolor blocks. They are made by the traditional \"cylinder mould\" technique, which is much more labor-intensive and time-consuming than modern, high-speed machines. A slowly rotating cylinder collects cotton pulp from the water vat, then deposits the wet sheet of paper on a natural felt surface for drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a much stronger and more uniform sheet, thanks to the random distribution of fibers created by this old-fashioned technique. With cheaper modern machines, the fibers are all aligned in one direction, meaning the paper tears too easily in that direction and too roughly in the other direction. Cylinder mould watercolor paper can be torn in both directions and boasts a more natural-looking grain pattern from the felt pad used to dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this time-honored technique, Hahnemühle uses the very best ingredients for The Collection watercolor paper. The fibers are 100% cotton rag, and the vegan sizing offers excellent handling of paint and resistance to wetting, soaking, scrubbing, masking, and any other technique used by the professional watercolorist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn another traditional touch, The Collection watercolor paper is bound in a block, with black glue around all four sides, so it's impossible for the paper to warp while you paint on it. Let your work dry, then insert a smooth knife in the gap at the top of the block to release the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth protective sheet is bound into the block so that the surface is absolutely perfect when it reaches you. Peel off this printed sheet to start using your new paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the cold press version of The Collection watercolor paper. Cold press is the most popular and historically important type of watercolor paper, with its characteristic textured surface that makes landscapes look more real. Pigment gathers in the deeper areas of the paper, creating the illusion of depth and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock The Collection watercolor blocks in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-hot-press\"\u003ehot press\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-rough\"\u003erough\u003c\/a\u003e surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 gsm (140#) weight. Ten sheets per block. 24 x 32 cm (9.4\" x 12.6\"). Made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hahnemühle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254022062259,"sku":"4011367111540","price":28.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/hahnemuhle-collection-140-cold-9x12-pow.jpg?v=1712071913"},{"product_id":"hahnemuhle-100-cotton-watercolor-book","title":"100% Cotton Watercolor Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eHahnemuhle's popular 100% Cotton Watercolor Books feature artist-grade paper in a cloth-bound hardcover notebook. It's a combination that can be tricky to find, but it's the one that traveling watercolorists swear by. The cotton paper provides extra wet strength and more intense color, while the bound book format makes it portable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 100% Cotton Watercolor Book contains 60 pages, held together by a sturdy, lay-flat stitched binding. Urban sketchers will particularly appreciate the binding, which makes it easy to paint panoramas across a two-page spread. The paper is excellent with watercolor, gouache, pencil, and pen, rendering color beautifully and remaining stable when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach notebook features a cloth bookmark ribbon and an elastic closure, both in black to match the bookcloth on the cover. It's a polished, portable notebook that's sure to find its way into adventuring artists' backpacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 gsm (120#) weight. Made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hahnemühle","offers":[{"title":"A6 Landscape (4.1\" x 5.8\")","offer_id":42491464974594,"sku":"4011367115968","price":17.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"A6 Portrait (4.1\" x 5.8\")","offer_id":42750905024770,"sku":"4011367115951","price":17.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Square (5.5\" x 5.5\")","offer_id":42824621555970,"sku":"4011367116019","price":19.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"A5 Portrait (5.8\" x 8.3\")","offer_id":42491465007362,"sku":"4011367115975","price":28.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5 Landscape (5.8\" x 8.3\")","offer_id":42750905221378,"sku":"4011367115982","price":28.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 Landscape (8.3\" x 11.7\")","offer_id":42750912561410,"sku":"4011367116002","price":49.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 Portrait (8.3\" x 11.7\")","offer_id":42824588034306,"sku":"4011367115999","price":49.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Square (7.7\" x 7.7\")","offer_id":43127620436226,"sku":"4011367116026","price":31.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/hahnemuhle100cottonwcfamily_1of1.jpg?v=1666643062"},{"product_id":"mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-12","title":"Uni Watercolor Pencils, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have always loved Mitsubishi's graphite pencils, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/hi-uni-pencil-hb-set-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHi-Uni\u003c\/a\u003e and the workday classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-9850-hb-pencils-box-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMitsubishi 9850\u003c\/a\u003e. So we're very excited to be the first U.S. retailer to offer Uni Watercolor Pencils, the artist-grade line of water-soluble colored pencils from the world's best cedar pencil manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUni Watercolor Pencils are made to the same high standards as Mitsubishi's beloved graphite pencils, with a gorgeous incense cedar body (you can tell from the grain, reddish color, and cedar aroma) and a soft, vibrant core that wets and blends easily. With strong pressure and lots of water, you can make richly saturated areas, and with a lighter touch, you can achieve very light and subtle shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe especially like how these watercolor pencils sharpen, with a strong and fine point that's only possible in a high-quality pencil. The core is precisely centered in the cedar, which reduces breakage and allows more of the creamy, pigmented center to be exposed by sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of Uni Watercolor Pencils comes with a surprisingly nice watercolor brush, made from a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers that absorb lots of water and offer a luscious, soft touch that suits these pencils perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set of 12 includes #801 White, #807 Lemon, #813 Light Orange, #821 Pale Geranium Lake, #826 Dark Carmine, #847 Light Blue, #851 Prussian Blue, #867 Sap Green, #870 Apple Green, #876 Van Dyke Brown, #890 Venetian Red, and #899 Black. The brush in this set is a size 8 round. It's all packed in a sturdy metal tin for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in sets of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-24\"\u003e24\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-36\"\u003e36\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/mitsubishi-pencil-co\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/mitsubishi-pencil-co\"\u003eMitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the 19th century in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Pencil has been one of the world's leading pen and pencil manufacturers for generations. Well-known around the world for their Uni brand of pens and pencils, Mitsubishi continues to innovate and release new products, like POSCA paint markers and an ever-expanding lineup of writing pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: \"Mitsubishi\" means \"three diamonds,\" and the name and three-diamond mark of Mitsubishi Pencil predates the better-known Mitsubishi Group by ten years. Despite sharing the same name and symbol, Mitsubishi Pencil is not related to any of the numerous other Mitsubishi companies in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42556807807234,"sku":"4902778468432","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mitsubishiuniwatercolorpencilssetof12pow_1of1.jpg?v=1647920534"},{"product_id":"mitsubishi-polycolor-colored-pencils-set-of-36","title":"Polycolor Colored Pencils, Set of 36","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable to U.S. artists exclusively at St. Louis Art Supply, Mitsubishi Polycolor oil-based colored pencils are a vibrant and affordable option that outperforms similarly priced colored pencils from better-known brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi Pencil has been the world leader in quality graphite pencils since the 1960s, and they've put that expertise to work in these bright, soft colored pencils. Like all Mitsubishi pencils, they sharpen beautifully and offer a lovely, smooth feel on paper. The thoughtfully selected range of colors will appeal to landscape and urban sketchers, with a great balance between brights and neutrals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other oil-based pencils, there are two ways to blend these colors. First, and most popularly, they can simply be layered in overlapping gradients, so that the viewer's eye averages the colors. This is called optical blending, or dry blending. Second, for those who want a more advanced effect, Polycolor pencils are soluble in oil painting thinners like Gamsol. Lay down the colors you want to blend and carefully apply solvent with a stiff brush for a more painterly look. (There are examples of both blending styles in our product photos.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we absolutely love the refined, retro style of Polycolor pencils, which have sharp midcentury typography on the barrels and an eye-catching band of blocky colors on the outside of each metal tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike virtually all Mitsubishi products, Polycolor pencils are made in Japan, not outsourced like other brands at this humble price point. The quality difference is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete set of 36 includes a wide assortment of primary, secondary, and neutral colors: White, Yellow, Chrome Yellow, Orange, Yellow Green, Green, Deep Green, Light Blue, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Magenta, Purple, Pink, Carmine, Red, Vermilion, Dark Olive, Yellow Ochre, Reddish Brown, Brown, Vandyke Brown, Grey, Black, Cream Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Khaki, Russet Brown, Emerald Green, Seacrest, Blue, Lilac, Royal Purple, Rose Red, Warm Grey, Umber Red, and Light Orange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in sets of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-polycolor-colored-pencils-set-of-12\"\u003e12\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-polycolor-colored-pencils-set-of-24\"\u003e24 colors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42559807717634,"sku":"4902778973783","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mitsubishipolycolorsetof36_1of1.jpg?v=1647986447"},{"product_id":"kakimori-pen-nib","title":"Kakimori Pen Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eKakimori made its name as a shop in Tokyo where customers could mix their own special colors of ink. So it's only fitting that they would invent a nib that's a dream for ink enthusiasts. The Kakimori Pen Nib is a traditional metal dip pen, meant to be attached to a standard pen holder, but it has the soul of a fountain pen. The smooth, rounded tip writes just like a fine fountain pen, and the Pen Nib's broad, curved surface holds a surprisingly large amount of ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with a large ink collection (and those who like to write with thick inks that can't flow through fountain pens), the Kakimori Pen Nib is a maintenance-free way to write with just the ink you want. Unlike a fountain pen, the Pen Nib doesn't need to be flushed between colors. It cleans up with a simple rinse and dry, so you can dip it in a different little bottle of magical color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line is fairly constant, with a minimal amount of line variation and a similar width to a Japanese fine or a European extra fine. The precise writing characteristics will depend in large part on the ink you choose. Kakimori Pen Nib works with all kinds of inks, including standard dye-based fountain pen inks, pigmented fountain pen inks, and shellac drawing inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits in standard dip pen holders. We recommend using your Kakimori Pen Nib with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/sakura-wood-pen-holder\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/sakura-wood-pen-holder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Pen Holder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-pigment-ink-02-torori\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-pigment-ink-02-torori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Pigment Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even more creative options, pair this monoline writing nib with the broader, more variable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\/products\/kakimori-brass-nib\"\u003eKakimori Brass Nib\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\/products\/kakimori-stainless-steel-nib\"\u003eKakimori Stainless Steel Nib\u003c\/a\u003e. All three can be used with the same holder—just rinse your nib and swap it out as needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in a Kakimori gift box. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Kakimori:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eKakimori began as a stationery shop in east Tokyo, and they've quickly become one of the most creative and thoughtful product design firms in our industry. 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