Canson XL Watercolor Pad 9x12
- Paper Weight: 67
- Material Type: Paper
- Paper Finish: Watercolor
- Color: White
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A workable student watercolor pad for practicing washes and technique, not heavyweight enough for serious wet in wet painting without extra prep.
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ASIN: B004M59O4CModel: 100510941Category: Watercolor Paper
Overview
Canson's XL Series watercolor pad packs 30 sheets of 140lb cold press paper into a 9 by 12 inch foldover bound pad, finished acid free for long term keeping.
Cold press means a slightly textured surface that holds pigment for blending and washes, as opposed to the smooth hot press finish some painters prefer for fine detail. At 140lb this sits at a student to mid weight; it's lighter than the 300lb plus stock serious painters stretch for heavy, saturated washes, so expect some buckling on wetter techniques unless the paper is taped down first.
- 30 sheets, 140lb cold press
- 9 x 12 inch foldover pad
- Acid free paper
- Textured surface for washes and blending
Who it's for
Suits practice work and student level watercolor painting where a foldover pad is convenient. Less suited to painters doing heavy, repeatedly wet washes without taping or stretching the paper first.
Pros and cons
- Acid free for long term storage
- Cold press texture suits washes and blending
- Foldover binding keeps the pad together while painting
- 140lb weight may buckle under heavy, repeated wet washes
- Only 30 sheets per pad
Performance notes
The cold press texture catches pigment in its slight tooth, useful for blending washes, while the foldover binding keeps sheets contained on a table rather than flapping loose mid painting. At 140lb, heavier repeated washes are more likely to cause buckling than they would on a heavier board.
Where it stands among watercolor paper
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 7 watercolor paper lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 20 watercolor paper we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Canson |
|---|---|
| Model | 100510941 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 67 |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Paper Dimensions | 9 × 12 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 12 × 9 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 6 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 30 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Painting |
| Style | Watercolor |
| Item Type Name | Watercolor Paper Pads |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canson XL watercolor paper heavy enough for serious painting?
At 140lb it's a student to mid weight; it works for practice and lighter washes but may buckle under heavy, repeated wet washes without taping or stretching first.
Is this a cold press or hot press pad?
Cold press, meaning it has a slight texture that holds pigment well for blending and washes.
How many sheets are in this pad?
30 sheets of 140lb paper in a 9x12 inch foldover bound pad.