Watercolour postcards are a genuinely lovely idea — small enough to paint anywhere, the right size to send through the post, and a refreshing alternative to the sometimes daunting blank expanse of a full sheet. These Aquafine postcards from Daler-Rowney make the format easy to get into, with proper watercolour paper at a size and price that encourages you to paint freely and often.
Each pad contains 12 sheets of cold pressed (NOT) watercolour paper with a slight texture to the surface — the most common paper type chosen by watercolour artists, offering just enough tooth to hold washes beautifully without being as rough as a heavily textured sheet. At 300gsm, the paper offers good water absorbency, and the surface is firm enough to be easily erasable and suitable for masking fluid without stretching.
Manufactured using 100% virgin wood pulp, the paper is acid-free and calcium carbonate buffered to prevent the deterioration of colour and to preserve the integrity of the paper over time. Every sheet is free of optical brightening agents and is internally and surface sized. In plain English: it's made to last, won't yellow, and the sizing means paint sits on the surface in a controlled way rather than sinking in immediately.
The A6 postcard format (approximately 148 x 105mm) is ideal for plein air sketching, daily painting practice, or small finished pieces. Once painted, the cards can be posted just as they are — they're the right size and weight for a standard stamp. A small painting sent through the post is a rather lovely thing to receive.
12 sheets per pad.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the postcards? A6 — approximately 148 x 105mm (6 x 4 inches), which is the standard postcard size and suitable for posting with a standard stamp.
What type of paper surface is it? Cold pressed (NOT) paper with a slight texture — the most common surface chosen by watercolour artists. It's not as smooth as hot pressed nor as rough as rough paper, making it versatile for a range of techniques.
What weight is the paper? 300gsm — a proper watercolour paper weight that handles wet washes without immediately buckling or warping, though for very heavy wet-on-wet work some cockling may still occur at this small size.
Can I actually post the paintings? Yes — the cards are the standard A6 postcard size and can be posted as they are once the paint is fully dry.
Is it suitable for beginners? Yes — the paper is aimed at beginners and students as well as professional artists preferring to work mainly in dry watercolour techniques. The firm surface is forgiving to work on and handles corrections and masking fluid well.
Is the paper acid-free? Yes — it is acid-free and calcium carbonate buffered to prevent colour deterioration and preserve the paper over time.
Page title: Daler-Rowney Aquafine Watercolour Postcards A6 | 12 Sheets | 300gsm
Meta description: Daler-Rowney Aquafine watercolour postcards — 12 sheets of 300gsm cold pressed paper in A6. Acid-free, textured, and ready to paint and post. Shop at Craft and Canvas, Hebden Bridge.
