Italian-Made Watercolor Blocks Built for Longevity and Performance
Magnani Toscana Watercolor Blocks are a premium choice for artists seeking durability, control, and archival quality in their painting surfaces. Crafted in Italy by Magnani—one of the world’s oldest paper makers with over 600 years of tradition—these blocks are made from 100% cotton and designed to handle both wet and dry media with exceptional results.
Each sheet is glued on all four sides, keeping the paper flat and preventing buckling during heavy washes. The surface is internally and externally sized for balanced absorption, making it ideal for watercolor, gouache, pen & ink, acrylics, as well as pencil, pastel, and charcoal. Made without optical brighteners and using vegan sizing, these blocks are as eco-conscious as they are artist-friendly.
Key Features
- 100% cotton construction for strength and absorbency
- Internally and externally sized to prevent buckling and ensure a stable surface
- Acid-free, UV-resistant, and archival—made to last over a century
- Vegan-friendly and free from optical brighteners
- Glued on four sides to keep sheets flat while painting
- Made in Italy with centuries-old papermaking expertise
Perfect For
- Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and pen & ink
- Dry media like pencil, pastel, and charcoal
- Artists who need a durable, flat surface without taping or stretching
- Eco-conscious creators looking for sustainable, professional-grade materials
- Studio or plein air work with premium performance and reliability
