CANSON Coton d'Art Watercolor Pad, Cold Press, 300 g/m², 10.5 x 15.5 cm, 12 Sheets
CANSON Coton d'Art is a watercolor pad made from premium 100% cotton paper with a weight of 300 g/m², designed for advanced students and artists. The cotton fibers provide high absorbency and more time to work with wet layers, while the naturally white surface, free of optical brighteners, lets the full saturation of the pigments shine through. The pad in a compact format of 10.5 x 15.5 cm contains 12 sheets with a fine-grain cold-press finish.
Product details
- Brand: CANSON
- Product line: Coton d'Art
- Surface type: cold press (fine-grain)
- Composition: 100% cotton
- Weight: 300 g/m²
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 15.5 cm
- Number of sheets: 12 sheets
- Features: acid-free, mold-resistant treatment, meets ISO 9706 standard
Uses and techniques
The paper is suitable for watercolor, gouache, ink, and diluted acrylic. It allows for delicate bleeding and smooth color transitions in the wet-on-wet technique, as well as precise layering of details on a dry surface. The surface reliably withstands the use of masking fluid and masking tape without damaging the paper's texture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the paper's weight, and can it handle wet techniques? The paper has a weight of 300 g/m² and, thanks to its 100% cotton composition, absorbs water very well and allows for extended work with a wet layer.
Does the paper contain acids, and how is it protected against aging? The paper is completely acid-free, has a mold-resistant treatment, and meets the ISO 9706 standard for long-term archival stability without yellowing.
