Why paper is fundamental for watercolor
Watercolor is a technique that lives in the relationship between the pigment, the water, and the surface it is applied to. The wrong paper can ruin even the most beautiful color.
Our handcrafted watercolor paper is handmade according to the Fabriano method, using traditional molds and 100% cotton linters — the same raw material used in archival quality paper.
Whether you are learning or have been painting for years, the right paper allows you to work with more control and achieve results worth framing.
Technical sheet
Paper selected for Tingiri colors
High Grammage
Available in two weights: 150 g/m² for exercises and sketches, 350 g/m² for wet-on-wet techniques and successive glazes without curling.
Excellent Absorbency
The right absorption capacity ensures vibrant colors, soft gradients, and control of the wetness.
Hand-Selected
Every type of paper is tested with Tingiri colors before being offered, to ensure optimal compatibility.
For Every Level
From student paper for practicing to professional pure cotton sheets for works that deserve the best.
What they say about us
"Acquerelli stupendi!"
Francesca Navona
Recensione Google
"Veramente il loro sentire personale nella produzione di questi prodotti e al di là della bellezza di questi colori artigianali di cui si comprende subito la corposità la saturazione e anche la loro granulazione... apprezzo molto la loro filosofia."
Pamela C.
Recensione Google
"Nonostante io abbia altri acquerelli artigianali, questi hanno come qualcosa in più. Si comprende subito la corposità, la saturazione e il loro sentire personale nella produzione."
Carmen A.
Recensione Google
"Molto belli, veramente, li consiglio!"
Agnese B.
Illustratrice
"Colori vibranti e straordinari. Mi piacciono tantissimo!"
Lucia
Insegnante
"Pigmenti ricchi, ottima trasparenza e miscelazione fluida. Gli acquerelli Tingiri hanno carattere e personalità, ideali per chi ama materiali curati e fatti a mano."
Marco
Appassionato di acquerello
"Acquerelli splendidi: colori intensi, luminosi e facilissimi da lavorare. Si vede e si sente la qualità artigianale. Una vera gioia dipingere con Tingiri!"
Laura
Illustratrice
Frequently asked questions about watercolor paper
What is the composition of Tingiri watercolor paper?+
Tingiri paper is made from 100% cotton linters, the same raw material used for quality archival paper. It contains no wood cellulose and is pH neutral with 2% calcium carbonate added, which ensures long-term preservation.
What is the difference between 150 g/m² and 350 g/m² weights?+
The 150 g/m² paper is excellent for exercises, sketches, and dry techniques. The 350 g/m² holds much more water, allows for more successive glazes without curling, and performs like a true professional block. For painting with wet-on-wet watercolor techniques, the 350 g/m² is the ideal choice.
What is the Fabriano method and why is it important?+
The Fabriano method is the ancient technique of handmade paper production with traditional molds, used in Fabriano (AN) since the Middle Ages. Cotton fibers are spread evenly on fine mesh, resulting in paper with a natural texture and characteristic four deckle edges. It is the method that ensures the highest surface quality for watercolor.
What does 'hand-trimmed deckle edges' mean?+
Deckle edges are the natural irregular margins that form during handmade paper production. They are not machine-cut but hand-trimmed, preserving the authentic artisanal look. They are a sign of quality and are highly appreciated by artists who frame their own works.
How should watercolor paper be stored correctly?+
Tingiri paper has a long life if stored away from direct sunlight, heat sources, overly humid environments, or fluctuating temperatures. It is recommended to keep it in full sheets or protective envelopes in a drawer or filing cabinet. Avoid contact with acidic surfaces.