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product_id: 290276468
title: "CANSON XL Series Watercolor Pad, Side Wire, 9\" x 12\""
brand: "canson"
price: "₨37421"
currency: LKR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Canson"
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/290276468-canson-xl-series-watercolor-pad-side-wire-9-x-12
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region: Sri Lanka
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# Cold press texture for multi-layer washes 30 heavyweight 140lb/300gsm sheets 9" x 12" ideal canvas size CANSON XL Series Watercolor Pad, Side Wire, 9" x 12"

**Brand:** canson
**Price:** ₨37421
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Canson XL — where every stroke counts!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CANSON XL Series Watercolor Pad, Side Wire, 9" x 12" by canson
- **How much does it cost?** ₨37421 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/290276468-canson-xl-series-watercolor-pad-side-wire-9-x-12)

## 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

- • **Artist & Educator Favorite:** High sheet count and affordability make it the go-to for students and pros alike
- • **Sturdy, Warp-Free Foundation:** 140lb/300gsm heavyweight paper supports multiple washes without buckling
- • **Trusted Legacy Craftsmanship:** French papermaking heritage ensures premium quality and texture
- • **Versatile Medium Compatibility:** Perfect for watercolor, gouache, and light acrylics—unleash mixed media creativity
- • **Optimized for Detail & Vibrancy:** Acid-free sheets preserve color brilliance and capture fine strokes flawlessly

## Overview

The Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad offers 30 sheets of 9" x 12" heavyweight (140lb/300gsm) cold press paper, designed to handle multiple watercolor layers without warping. Trusted by artists, students, and educators for decades, its acid-free, textured surface preserves vibrant colors and fine details. Crafted with a legacy of French papermaking, this affordable pad is perfect for mastering watercolor techniques and mixed media projects.

## Description

We all love Canson XL Series Watercolor Paper! Trusted for decades by artists, students, hobbyists, and art teachers. Each heavyweight sheet is crafted with care to obtain that perfect paper texture and provide a sturdy foundation for multiple washes and layers without warping or buckling. For those of you nerdy enough to know better, our paper is 140lb/300gsm (which means the pre-cut “ream” of full-size sheets weighs 140 pounds and a single sheet of one square meter weighs 300 grams). All of this just means Canson XL watercolor paper has impressive absorbency and strength. So, go at it with bright colors, gradients, and detailed strokes, and even mix things up with gouache or acrylic paint for a mixed media effect. The Canson XL Series was created with students and teachers in mind – affordable, high-sheet count options with an intermediate-level performance sufficient for technical practice and showcases. Once artists are confident enough in their skillset, we recommend transitioning over to the Canson Artist Series family of paper for a museum-quality look and feel. View all options by clicking on the Canson Brand Store link!

Review: Good quality watercolour pad. - Good size paper to work on. Good quality paper which gives pleasing results. Spiral binding makes it easy to use.
Review: Absorbetodo - Muy bueno, absorbe la acuarela y también mis lágrimas, 100% recomendado

## Features

- Artists Love Canson XL! Trusted for decades by students, hobbyists, and art teachers thanks to dependable composition, high sheet counts and affordable prices
- Heavyweight Cold Press Watercolor Paper: Each sheet provides a sturdy foundation for multiple washes and layers without warping or buckling (140lb/300gsm); use with watercolor paint, gouache paint and light acrylic paint
- Explore Watercolor Painting Techniques: Tackle the full spectrum of watercolor projects using gradients, washes, layering, glazing, fine strokes, wet-on-wet, dry brush, splattering, lifting, scraping and masking fluid
- Portraits, Illustrations, Landscapes & Art Journaling: Your favorite watercolors will maintain their vibrancy thanks to our acid-free sheets; paper texture handles the finest details, like single strands of hair or blades of grass
- Time-Honored French Craftsmanship: Manufactured in France, Canson carries a prestigious heritage of papermaking that spans over four centuries. The Canson XL Series is widely embraced by both aspiring artists and seasoned art educators.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01GTR6GHS |
| Brand | Canson |
| Brand Name | Canson |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,001 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03148950073563, 03148950112156 |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 30.5L x 22.9W Centimeters |
| Item Type | XL Series Watercolor Pad, Side Wire 9"X12" |
| Item Weight | 1.72 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Canson |
| Material | Paper |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Paper Finish | Watercolour |
| Paper Size | 9 x 12 inches |
| Product Dimensions | 30.5L x 22.9W Centimeters |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Watercolor, Painting |
| Sheet Count | 30 |
| Sheet Size | 9 x 12 inches |
| UPC | 499994508263 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canson
- **Material:** Paper
- **Sheet Size:** 9 x 12 inches
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolour
- **Product Dimensions:** 30.5L x 22.9W Centimeters

## Images

![CANSON XL Series Watercolor Pad, Side Wire, 9" x 12" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YOVb65OBL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality watercolour pad.
*by A***S on 8 August 2021*

Good size paper to work on. Good quality paper which gives pleasing results. Spiral binding makes it easy to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absorbetodo
*by T***O on 27 August 2025*

Muy bueno, absorbe la acuarela y también mis lágrimas, 100% recomendado

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Acuarelismo
*by J***M on 31 January 2026*

Excelente para practicar la acuarela, resistente y absorbente

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*