--- product_id: 2067091 title: "Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch" brand: "canson" price: "$47.91" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Canson" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2067091-canson-xl-series-watercolor-pad-heavyweight-white-paper-foldover-binding store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 30 heavyweight 140 lb (300 gsm) sheets 9x12 inch ideal canvas Cold press texture for versatile media Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch **Brand:** canson **Price:** $47.91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your artistry with every stroke—because your creativity deserves the best canvas! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch by canson - **How much does it cost?** $47.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2067091-canson-xl-series-watercolor-pad-heavyweight-white-paper-foldover-binding) ## Best For - canson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted canson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Generous 30-Sheet Count:** Ample practice space for mastering your craft without constant repurchasing - • **Acid-Free, Archival Quality:** Preserves your artwork with no yellowing or degradation over time - • **Versatile Media Compatibility:** Ideal for watercolor, acrylic, ink, marker, pencil, charcoal, and pastel—one pad to rule them all - • **Foldover Binding for Easy Access:** Keeps your work secure and allows effortless page turning during creative flow - • **Premium 140 lb (300 gsm) Cold Press Paper:** Durable, textured surface perfect for vibrant watercolors and mixed media ## Overview The Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad offers 30 sheets of heavyweight 140 lb (300 gsm) cold press paper in a convenient 9x12 inch size. Designed for students and professionals alike, its acid-free, textured surface supports a wide range of media including watercolor, acrylic, ink, and pencil. Foldover binding ensures easy handling, while the durable paper withstands repeated washes, making it a trusted choice for vibrant, lasting artwork. ## Description Canson XL 9x12 Watercolor Pads feature a cold press, textured paper that works beautifully for a variety of techniques. Recommended for use with watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink, marker, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, and pastel. The durable surface withstands repeated washes.These pads contain 30 sheets of 140 lb /300 gram acid free paper. Review: Affordable Good Quality Watercolor Paper - I am very pleased with the quality of this paper, especially for the price. This is a beautiful pad of nice thick cold press watercolor paper. I was able to make over a dozen watercolor paintings, and was also able to trim the paper for many smaller watercolor paintings and some watercolor bookmarks. As an artist, I am relatively new to watercolor painting, and this paper worked very well for all of my projects.My paints (liquid student grade watercolor paint) worked surprisingly well on this paper. I experienced a bit of a learning curve using watercolor paints, which was no problem because 30 sheets is plenty to be able to practice a bit. Additionally, wet on wet paint had a wonderful effortless, blending effect with minimal granulation (the last of which was primarily dependent on the paint itself). Wet paint on dry paper was also vibrant with crisp beautiful strokes. I had no problem sketching and drawing on this paper, and I also found it was effortless to erase pencil marks with no resulting shadows (provided that I was careful to outline gently). On a similar note, I also had very minimal problems with my paint covering the pencil effectively, provided my lines were light or gently lightened with an eraser. Overall, this is a great deal for watercolor paper and works well with my budget. Review: I didn't want to waste it. so - I use a lot of this paper, because Im trying to learn how to watercolor. Iv tried in the past, but the paper was so doggone expensive, I didn't want to waste it. so, I didn't get a lot of practice that I needed. Im so glad I found this affordable good paper. It won't stand up to a lot of scrubbing, and layering like Ttrathmore or Arches, but its thirty sheets for half the price of a ten sheet arches block. I finally got brave enough to buy a big size paper, too. I got the big 18x24 too. I find the 9x12, is the perfect size for travel, and holds up better than the larger sizes. Iv used one a month for several months now, and Im actually seeing some decent progress in my abilities to end up with a nice watercolor. I gave landscape as a Christmas gift! He loved it, and got misty that someone would give him such a great gift. It is not matted, and put into a nice $6.00 frame. I use drafting tape for creating a nice boarder. other art tapes, and painters tapes tend to pull off the top layer of this paper, which is disheartening after ending up with a successful painting. Be very careful about how you pull the tape off this paper. Just as well, if not for the great price, how readily available it is, (its what walmart uses. I was so happy when walmart began to stock this paper) I get this paper as gifts now from my loved ones. they are actually taking calling dibs on my paintings now. Iv been posting a painting a day on facebook. My friends are calling dibs on some of them. one person has a collection four paintings that they kept offering to pay for! Im telling you all this, because it just wouldn't have been possible to learn anything while being afraid to waste expensive paper. If I do get a nice painting, this paper is still archival quality paper that will last, and it frames up very well. I think this is very funny, but I have another friend who keeps saying Im so talented. Im not. Iv been painting my tail off. 30 pieces of paper for ten bucks. Iv gotten it as low as 7.99. No one would be calling dibs on my daily dabble if I hadn't found this wonderful affordable paper. good product, varying prices, and readily available just about anywhere. ## Features - This paper pad features a cold press finish, a durable surface - 140lb paper weight - 12-x-19-inch pad, 30 sheets - Acid-free ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004M59O4C | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,794 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #13 in Watercolor Paper #136 in Paper Craft Supplies | | Brand | Canson | | Brand Name | Canson | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 31,578 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03148955726259 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 12"L x 9"W | | Item Type Name | Watercolor Paper Pads | | Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Canson | | Material | Paper | | Material Type | Paper | | Paper Dimensions | Arch A (9 x 12 inches) | | Paper Finish | Cold Press | | Paper Weight | 67 | | Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9"W | | Recommended Uses For Product | Painting | | Sheet Count | 30 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | No Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Canson - **Color:** White - **Material:** Paper - **Paper Dimensions:** Arch A (9 x 12 inches) - **Paper Finish:** Cold Press ## Images ![Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FTUH1GZLL.jpg) ![Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81L1wGfX3WL.jpg) ![Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91172It2g0L.jpg) ![Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MWwFmv6gL.jpg) ![Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DgOpLQ7EL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Number Of Items** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this really good for water coloring?** A: I love to save a buck, but this paper makes me hate watercoloring. I started out with this paper but it made me so frustrated I almost gave up entirely and when I put my mind to something, I'm like a dog with a bone. I use this to strictly for brushstroke drills, and it's so bleep bleep finicky it helped me learn water control. But I think you'll be a LOT happier if you purchase an Arteza watercolor journal, even though the weight is less than 140lb. For anything using wet/wet technique, I go with nothing short of 100% cotton in any brand and cut the paper into quarters to save money. **Q: What is the content of the paper? It isn't stated in the description, but I would like to know if it's 100% cotton or not.** A: This is not 100% cotton. It's pretty good as far as cellulose paper goes though! Just don't expect it to hold up like Arches or other 100% cotton papers if you're completely soaking it or doing lots of scrubbing. **Q: Would this paper be good to use to print an image on, then colorize the printed image with watercolor pencils and water applied with brushes?** A: Well, one thing is that you might have to cut it down to make a standard size width. It’s 9” across and your printer is probably set up to use normal 8.5 x 11 paper. So there’s that. I believe I tried it some time back and it didn’t work in my HP multi-function printer; however, I have another idea for you. This is 140 lb paper. If you are looking for heavier paper than normal, abs not specifically watercolor paper- here’s a thought. I have used the Nenah 8.5 x11, 110 lb paper and that runs fine through my printer. I use that to print free images I’ve found online and I do coloring that way. I can color with watercolor pencils abs then go over it with my water/aqua brushes. They only let a teeny bit of water out at a time and that paper holds up. It also holds up great with markers and no bleed-thru. I have used the Crayola fine tip markers, Tombow, the Bic markers that are similar to sharpies and those come in ulta fine and fine tip, as well, and others. I have on order some 120 lb paper to try and 1) see if it will work for water coloring printed images & 2) go through my printer. I haven’t used the Neenah 110 lb for my actual watercolor paints, because I don’t think it would hold up. I’m not a real artist, I just do it for fun, and make cards, for stress relief, etc. **Q: can you just put it on the easel? Or you need to put a piece of paper on the drawing board?** A: There are 30 sheets attached at the top of this pad. You can put the whole pad on an easel or you can take one sheet and use it on a drawing board. I hope that helps! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable Good Quality Watercolor Paper *by C***Y on May 21, 2025* I am very pleased with the quality of this paper, especially for the price. This is a beautiful pad of nice thick cold press watercolor paper. I was able to make over a dozen watercolor paintings, and was also able to trim the paper for many smaller watercolor paintings and some watercolor bookmarks. As an artist, I am relatively new to watercolor painting, and this paper worked very well for all of my projects.My paints (liquid student grade watercolor paint) worked surprisingly well on this paper. I experienced a bit of a learning curve using watercolor paints, which was no problem because 30 sheets is plenty to be able to practice a bit. Additionally, wet on wet paint had a wonderful effortless, blending effect with minimal granulation (the last of which was primarily dependent on the paint itself). Wet paint on dry paper was also vibrant with crisp beautiful strokes. I had no problem sketching and drawing on this paper, and I also found it was effortless to erase pencil marks with no resulting shadows (provided that I was careful to outline gently). On a similar note, I also had very minimal problems with my paint covering the pencil effectively, provided my lines were light or gently lightened with an eraser. Overall, this is a great deal for watercolor paper and works well with my budget. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I didn't want to waste it. so *by J***Y on January 15, 2017* I use a lot of this paper, because Im trying to learn how to watercolor. Iv tried in the past, but the paper was so doggone expensive, I didn't want to waste it. so, I didn't get a lot of practice that I needed. Im so glad I found this affordable good paper. It won't stand up to a lot of scrubbing, and layering like Ttrathmore or Arches, but its thirty sheets for half the price of a ten sheet arches block. I finally got brave enough to buy a big size paper, too. I got the big 18x24 too. I find the 9x12, is the perfect size for travel, and holds up better than the larger sizes. Iv used one a month for several months now, and Im actually seeing some decent progress in my abilities to end up with a nice watercolor. I gave landscape as a Christmas gift! He loved it, and got misty that someone would give him such a great gift. It is not matted, and put into a nice $6.00 frame. I use drafting tape for creating a nice boarder. other art tapes, and painters tapes tend to pull off the top layer of this paper, which is disheartening after ending up with a successful painting. Be very careful about how you pull the tape off this paper. Just as well, if not for the great price, how readily available it is, (its what walmart uses. I was so happy when walmart began to stock this paper) I get this paper as gifts now from my loved ones. they are actually taking calling dibs on my paintings now. Iv been posting a painting a day on facebook. My friends are calling dibs on some of them. one person has a collection four paintings that they kept offering to pay for! Im telling you all this, because it just wouldn't have been possible to learn anything while being afraid to waste expensive paper. If I do get a nice painting, this paper is still archival quality paper that will last, and it frames up very well. I think this is very funny, but I have another friend who keeps saying Im so talented. Im not. Iv been painting my tail off. 30 pieces of paper for ten bucks. Iv gotten it as low as 7.99. No one would be calling dibs on my daily dabble if I hadn't found this wonderful affordable paper. good product, varying prices, and readily available just about anywhere. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Proven to be a true, tried-and-trusted paper. I definitely recommend it. *by C***Y on March 25, 2026* I’ve been using Canson watercolor paper pads for years, and the quality has always been consistent. It works great for watercolor and has proven to be a true, tried-and-trusted paper. I definitely recommend it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch - Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Sketchers' Pocket Set, 12 Half Pan w/ Brush - FENORKEY Artist Watercolor Paint Brushes, Round Pointed Tip Paint Brushes Set, 12pcs Different Sizes Detail Paint Brush for Watercolor, Acrylics, Ink, Gouache, Oil, Tempera (Brown) --- ## 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.us/products/2067091-canson-xl-series-watercolor-pad-heavyweight-white-paper-foldover-binding](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2067091-canson-xl-series-watercolor-pad-heavyweight-white-paper-foldover-binding) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*