Amazon Basics Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9x12
- 30 sheets, 9x12 inches
- 140 pound (300 gsm) paper
- Cold press textured surface
- White paper, heavy-weight style
- 1.6 pounds pad weight
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A heavyweight cold press watercolor pad with a generous sheet count for practice and finished studies. The material field reads acrylic, which does not match a paper pad, so judge the paper by the weight and surface in the title.
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ASIN: B08KSNW788Model: AP-11Category: Watercolor Paper
Overview
A cold press textured surface on heavyweight paper is the working part of this watercolor pad: the tooth holds pigment while the weight limits buckling when wet.
A thick stack suits students working through many studies, and the heavy weight is listed for wet work. The limitation is clarity on fiber content, since the listing never says whether the paper is cotton or wood pulp.
Who it's for
A student desk or art class where many watercolor studies are painted each week. Professionals wanting stated fiber content or hot press smoothness should look at other papers.
Pros and cons
- Cold press texture
- Large sheet count
- Suits beginners and students
- Fiber content not stated
- Material field lists acrylic
- Single page size
- Finish described as texture laid
Performance notes
Paper weight and surface decide how a sheet handles water: heavier stock resists buckling under wet washes, and a textured cold press surface lets pigment settle in the tooth. The listing calls the finish texture laid, so check the surface pattern on the first sheet.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | AP-11 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 140 lb / 300 gsm |
| Paper Dimensions | 9 x 12 inches |
| Item weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 12"L x 9"W |
| Construction & materials | |
| Paper Finish | Cold press, texture laid |
| Color | White |
| Material Type | Acrylic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 30 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Watercolor |
| Style | Heavy-weight |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Amazon Basics pad big enough for full-page studies?
Sheets are 9 by 12 inches, with 30 in the pad. Larger compositions need a bigger pad.
What does 140 lb / 300 gsm mean for this pad?
They are two ways of stating the same paper weight, both given in the title. The listing explains nothing further.
Is the Amazon Basics pad for watercolor only?
The recommended use is watercolor. No other media are named.