Canson Graduate Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12
- Paper Weight: 90
- 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 practical, lower-cost watercolor pad for practice and classroom use, not a premium cotton paper. Fine grain surface handles half-pan and tube paints and light gouache work.
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ASIN: B0BV13YQKXModel: C525008003Category: Watercolor Paper
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Overview
A 9x12 inch foldover pad of 20 sheets of Canson's 117lb/250gsm watercolor paper, glue bound along one edge rather than perforated. Aimed at students and artists who want a lower-cost paper for practice work.
Because the pad is glue bound instead of perforated, sheets pull free from the edge without tearing, which the brand positions as an advantage over spiral pads for finished work. At 250gsm it sits lighter than premium cotton papers, which keeps the price down but also means it takes a wash slightly differently than a heavier sheet. Canson has made paper since 1557, and this line is built as the practice-grade tier below its cotton-based papers.
- 9x12 inch foldover pad, 20 sheets
- 117lb/250gsm weight
- Glue bound, no perforation needed
- Fine grain surface for watercolor and gouache
Who it's for
Fits students and artists practicing washes, portraits, landscapes or florals who want a cost-efficient paper rather than premium cotton stock. Less suited to finished gallery work, where a heavier cotton sheet holds up better to repeated wetting.
Pros and cons
- Glue binding pulls sheets free without tearing
- Lower cost than premium cotton watercolor papers
- Works with watercolor, gouache and ink
- 117lb/250gsm is light for heavy, repeated washes
- Not cotton, so it cockles more under heavy washes
Performance notes
The fine grain surface takes half-pan sets, watercolor tubes, gouache and ink without excessive buckling at this weight, though thin cellulose-based paper like this will cockle more under heavy washes than a cotton sheet. The glue binding lets a sheet be pulled free cleanly, which matters most for a pad meant to be used through quickly.
Specifications
| Brand | Canson |
|---|---|
| Model | C525008003 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 90 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Unit Count | 12 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 20 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Painting |
| Style | Pad |
| Item Type Name | Paper Pad |
Frequently asked questions
Is this cotton paper?
No, it is a cellulose-based practice paper at 117lb/250gsm, lighter and less costly than Canson's cotton lines.
How do sheets come out of the pad?
The pad is glue bound along one edge, so sheets pull free cleanly instead of tearing along a perforation.
What paints work on it?
The fine grain surface is made for watercolor half-pans, tubes, gouache and ink.