Is 140 lb watercolor paper heavy enough?

Soucolor lists the paper as heavyweight 140 lb (300 gsm) and says it is designed to absorb water and prevent bleed-through. For very wet washes, taping the sheet to a board keeps it flatter as it dries.

Is Soucolor watercolor paper cotton?

The listing does not say. It gives the weight, surface and acid-free status, but not the fiber.

How many sheets are in the Soucolor pad?

40 sheets of 9 x 12 inch paper.

Can you use Soucolor watercolor paper for mixed media?

Yes. The listing says it suits dry media, watercolor and mixed media, including acrylic, pencils, markers and pastels.

Is Soucolor watercolor paper acid-free?

Yes. Soucolor lists the sheets as acid-free and pH neutral.

Best value watercolor paper

Soucolor

Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

A pad of 40 sheets of 9 x 12 inch, 140 lb (300 gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper, acid-free and glue-bound so pages come away cleanly.

Best for: Painters of all levels working in watercolor, acrylic or mixed media

Size: 9 x 12 in
Paper: 300 gsm / 140 lb, cold press
Sheets: 40
Binding: Glue bound

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Buy it if

You want a lot of practice sheets. The pad has 40 sheets
You want 140 lb (300 gsm) paper that the listing names for watercolor and acrylic
You also draw with pencils, pens or markers and want one pad for mixed media

Skip it if

You want cotton paper. The listing does not state the fiber, while the Arches Hot Press Watercolor Pad is listed as 100% cotton
You want a smooth surface for fine detail. This paper is cold pressed with a slightly textured surface

What the Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 is

The Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad holds 40 sheets of 9 x 12 inch, 140 lb (300 gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper. Soucolor calls it heavyweight paper and says it is designed to absorb water without bleed-through.

The paper is natural white, acid-free and pH neutral, with a slightly textured cold-press surface. The pad is glue bound for clean page removal, and a thick cardstock cover and heavy backboard protect your work.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

140 lb (300 gsm) weight
Soucolor calls the paper heavyweight and says it is designed to absorb water and prevent bleed-through.
Cold-pressed texture
The slightly textured surface is what the listing credits for its suitability for watercolor techniques.
40 sheets per pad
A large sheet count gives room for daily practice, color charts and studies.
Acid-free and pH neutral
Soucolor says the sheets keep colors vibrant and resist yellowing over time.
Glue binding for clean removal
Sheets come out cleanly for framing or sharing, and a heavy backboard gives a firm surface to paint on.
Works for many media
The listing names watercolor, acrylic, colored pencils, graphite, pens, markers, charcoal and pastels.

Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 specifications

Size: 9 x 12 in
Sheets: 40
Weight: 140 lb / 300 gsm
Surface: Cold press
Color: Natural white
Acid-free: Yes, pH neutral
Binding: Glue bound
Backing: Heavy backboard, thick cardstock cover
Part number: 663922

Who the Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 suits

Students and self-taught painters. Forty sheets give room to practice, and the listing says the paper suits all skill levels.
Acrylic and watercolor painters. The listing names both watercolor and acrylic among the media it suits.
Mixed media sketchers. One pad covers watercolor, pencils, markers and pastels.

Look elsewhere if: you want a smooth surface for detail. The Fabriano Studio Hot Press Pad has a hot-press surface and 50 sheets.

Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 vs similar picks

Spec	Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12	Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12	Canson XL Watercolor Pad
Size	9 x 12 in	9 x 12 in	9 x 12 in
Weight	140 lb / 300 gsm	140 lb / 300 gsm	140 lb
Sheets	40	20	30
Surface	Cold press	Cold press	Cold press
Choose it for	The most sheets of the three	A smaller FSC-certified pad	A foldover-bound pad of 30 sheets

Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12
Size
9 x 12 in
Weight
140 lb / 300 gsm
Sheets
40
Surface
Cold press
Choose it for: The most sheets of the three
Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12
Size
9 x 12 in
Weight
140 lb / 300 gsm
Sheets
20
Surface
Cold press
Choose it for: A smaller FSC-certified pad
Canson XL Watercolor Pad
Size
9 x 12 in
Weight
140 lb
Sheets
30
Surface
Cold press
Choose it for: A foldover-bound pad of 30 sheets

Before you buy

Tape the sheet edges to a board for very wet washes to keep the paper flat as it dries.
The listing does not state whether the paper is cotton or wood pulp. If you need cotton, pick a pad that lists it.
The listing names acrylic but not gouache, so gouache use is not something Soucolor claims.
Remove sheets from the glued edge slowly to get a clean tear.

Frequently asked questions about the Soucolor Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

Is 140 lb watercolor paper heavy enough?: Soucolor lists the paper as heavyweight 140 lb (300 gsm) and says it is designed to absorb water and prevent bleed-through. For very wet washes, taping the sheet to a board keeps it flatter as it dries.
Is Soucolor watercolor paper cotton?: The listing does not say. It gives the weight, surface and acid-free status, but not the fiber.
How many sheets are in the Soucolor pad?: 40 sheets of 9 x 12 inch paper.
Can you use Soucolor watercolor paper for mixed media?: Yes. The listing says it suits dry media, watercolor and mixed media, including acrylic, pencils, markers and pastels.
Is Soucolor watercolor paper acid-free?: Yes. Soucolor lists the sheets as acid-free and pH neutral.