--- product_id: 215302052 title: "Arches Oil Pad 12X16" brand: "arches" price: "AED 218" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Arches" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/215302052-arches-oil-pad-12x16 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # faster drying semi-absorbent surface no gesso needed, ready-to-paint 300 gsm robust cotton paper Arches Oil Pad 12X16 **Brand:** arches **Price:** AED 218 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your oil painting game—canvas quality, zero prep, all impact! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arches Oil Pad 12X16 by arches - **How much does it cost?** AED 218 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/215302052-arches-oil-pad-12x16) ## Best For - arches enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arches brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pure Cotton Durability:** Made from 100% cotton fibers, this 140lb (300 gsm) paper resists oxidation and preserves pigment vibrancy. - • **Paint Faster, Create More:** Semi-absorbent paper speeds up drying times so you can keep your creative flow uninterrupted. - • **Skip the Prep, Start Creating:** No gesso or sizing required—just open the pad and dive straight into your oil masterpiece. - • **Canvas-Level Texture Without the Hassle:** Experience the natural, textured surface that mimics stretched canvas but with unmatched convenience. - • **Perfect for Bold Strokes & Fine Details:** Supports a full range of oil painting techniques, from thick impasto to delicate blending. ## Overview The Arches Oil Pad 12x16 is a premium 140lb (300 gsm) 100% cotton paper pad designed specifically for oil painting. Its mould-made, semi-absorbent surface offers a natural canvas-like texture without the need for gesso or sizing, enabling faster drying times and vibrant pigment retention. With 12 sheets per pad, it’s ideal for professional artists and serious hobbyists seeking a convenient, durable, and high-quality oil painting surface. ## Description Arches for Oil is a mould-made, 300 gsm paper (140lb), composed of 100% cotton fibres. The remarkably robust surface permits a full range of painting techniques, even including masking. It has a natural textured surface offering a quality very similar to a stretched canvas but with a better ease and convenience. Indeed, Arches for Oil does not require any preparatory work (there is no need to gesso, no need for any added sizing). It has a semi-absorbent surface allowing paint drying times to be slightly faster than on many other painting supports. The paper’s formulation, specifically designed for oil painting, allows no danger of oxidation of the paper fibres, and the pigment remains on the paper’s surface, without “sinking in” and without producing any oily “halos” surrounding the colour. Review: Fantastic paper, beautiful texture - I love this paper! This is one of the most beautiful surfaces for oil paint I have ever used; however, it requires a thicker paint application than canvas or gesso board. Once painted, it dries very quickly as the paper seems to absorb the oil fast, still allowing smooth blending and moving the paint around. This paper surely requires using more media, such as linseed oil for fine detail, so it's a learning curve. I recommend trying this paper not just for its unique texture, but also because it's a great, budget-friendly solution for quick oil sketches and studies. Review: The best oil paper - Brilliant oil paper for sketching or single work. Holds a ground well and oils sit on this surface very well. Really ideal for storage too. ## Features - Cold pressed - 140lb paper pad - No gesso required - specially formulated for oil painting - 12 sheets per pad - 12-x-16-inch pad ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08BG5JXJ7 | | Best Sellers Rank | 360,936 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 370 in Watercolour Paper | | Brand | Arches | | Brand Name | Arches | | Colour | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 130 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03148950065797, 05060133851301 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 41L x 31W centimetres | | Item Type Name | Scrapbooking Sheet | | Item Weight | 102 Grams | | Manufacturer | Arches | | Material | Paper | | Material Type | Paper | | Paper Dimensions | A3 (31 x 41 cm) | | Paper Finish | Medium Surface | | Paper Weight | 26 | | Paper finish | Medium Surface | | Product dimensions | 41L x 31W centimetres | | Recommended Uses For Product | Painting | | Sheet Count | 12 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Arches - **Colour:** White - **Material:** Paper - **Paper Dimensions:** A3 (31 x 41 cm) - **Paper finish:** Medium Surface ## Images ![Arches Oil Pad 12X16 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61f9XSlaffL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic paper, beautiful texture *by M***H on 4 July 2026* I love this paper! This is one of the most beautiful surfaces for oil paint I have ever used; however, it requires a thicker paint application than canvas or gesso board. Once painted, it dries very quickly as the paper seems to absorb the oil fast, still allowing smooth blending and moving the paint around. This paper surely requires using more media, such as linseed oil for fine detail, so it's a learning curve. I recommend trying this paper not just for its unique texture, but also because it's a great, budget-friendly solution for quick oil sketches and studies. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best oil paper *by S***L on 1 February 2026* Brilliant oil paper for sketching or single work. Holds a ground well and oils sit on this surface very well. Really ideal for storage too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good size that we couldn’t buy in the shop. *by O***T on 9 February 2022* My daughter is happy with this. Good quality and needed for art GCSE. ## Frequently Bought Together - Arches Oil Paper Pad 12x16-inch White 100% Cotton Oil Painting Paper - 12 Sheets of Arches 140lb Cold Pressed Oil Paint Paper - Painting Pad for Oil Painting and Oil Pastel Techniques - Strathmore Assorted Tints Gray Scale Paper Pad 9"X12"-15 Sheets -4400009 - Strathmore 300 Series Tracing Paper Pad, Tape Bound, 9x12 inches, 50 Sheets (25lb/41g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/215302052-arches-oil-pad-12x16](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/215302052-arches-oil-pad-12x16) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-26*