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Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad, 9"x12" Water Color Paper, 140lb/300gsm Teal
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Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

A 9 x 12 inch pad of 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper. The natural white sheets are acid-free, pH neutral and FSC certified.

Best for: Art students practicing watercolor and mixed media techniques

Size
9 x 12 in
Paper
300 gsm / 140 lb, cold press
Sheets
20
Certification
FSC

Buy it if

  • You want a 20-sheet pad of 140 lb (300 gsm) cold-pressed paper
  • You care about FSC-certified paper
  • You are a student practicing watercolor and mixed media

Skip it if

  • You go through paper fast. The pad has only 20 sheets, while the Soucolor pad has 40
  • You want cotton paper. The listing does not describe this paper as cotton, and says it is FSC certified for its wood

What the Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 is

The Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad is a 9 x 12 inch pad with 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) cold-pressed paper. Hapikalor says high school and college instructors often recommend it to art students, and lists it for all skill levels.

The natural white sheets are acid-free and pH neutral, and Hapikalor says its paper is FSC certified for traceable wood from non-threatened forests. The listing says the slightly textured cold-press surface suits mastering watercolor techniques.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 140 lb (300 gsm) cold-pressed paper

    Hapikalor calls it heavyweight, with a slightly textured cold-press surface it describes as ideal for mastering watercolor techniques.

  • FSC certified

    Hapikalor says its paper is FSC certified for the traceable use of wood from non-threatened forests.

  • Acid-free and pH neutral

    The listing states the sheets are acid-free and neutral pH.

  • Made for students

    Hapikalor says high school and college instructors often recommend the pad to art students.

  • Works for mixed media

    The listing names watercolor, acrylic, colored pencils, graphite, pens, markers, charcoal and pastel.

  • Natural white sheets

    The listing describes the sheets as natural white, a neutral base for watercolor and mixed media work.

Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 specifications

Size
9 x 12 in
Sheets
20
Weight
140 lb / 300 gsm
Surface
Cold press
Color
Natural white
Acid-free
Yes, pH neutral
Certification
FSC
Cover color
Teal
Model
663256

Who the Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 suits

  • Art students. Hapikalor says instructors often recommend it to art students, and the 9 x 12 sheets suit class assignments.
  • Mixed media practice. The listing names watercolor, acrylic, colored pencils, graphite, pens, markers, charcoal and pastel.
  • Buyers who prefer certified paper. Hapikalor says the paper is FSC certified for the traceable use of wood from non-threatened forests.

Look elsewhere if: you want a bigger pad of the same weight. The Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 has 40 sheets.

Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 vs similar picks

  • Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Weight
    140 lb / 300 gsm
    Sheets
    20
    Extra
    FSC certified

    Choose it for: FSC certified paper

  • Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Weight
    140 lb / 300 gsm
    Sheets
    40
    Extra
    Glue bound

    Choose it for: Twice the sheets

  • Fabriano Studio Hot Press Pad

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Weight
    140 lb
    Sheets
    50
    Extra
    Hot press

    Choose it for: A smooth surface and 50 sheets

Before you buy

  • Tape the sheets down for very wet washes so they dry flat.
  • Cold press is textured. For fine detail and smooth scans, a hot-press pad suits better.
  • The listing does not describe the paper as cotton.
  • Paint on the textured cold-press face for washes, and let each layer dry before adding the next.

Frequently asked questions about the Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

What is cold-pressed watercolor paper?
Paper with a slight texture that holds water and pigment well. It is the most common choice for watercolor.
How many sheets are in the Hapikalor pad?
20 sheets of 9 x 12 inch paper.
Can Hapikalor watercolor paper be used for other media?
Yes. It is listed for dry media, watercolor and mixed media, including acrylic, pencils, pens, markers, charcoal and pastel.
Is Hapikalor watercolor paper FSC certified?
Yes. Hapikalor says its paper is FSC certified.
What weight is Hapikalor watercolor paper?
140 lb, which is 300 gsm. Hapikalor calls it heavyweight.
Is Hapikalor watercolor paper acid-free?
Yes. Hapikalor lists the sheets as acid-free and pH neutral.

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