Canson 100510941 XL Series Watercolor Pad, 1 Pack, Multicolor
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About Canson 100510941 XL Series Watercolor Pad, 1 Pack, Multicolor
Overall Feedback:
87% positive
85% found the perfect tooth and absorbency, while 15% had issues with paper buckling
I am disappointed with the absorbency of the watercolor paper. It is not up to my expectations.
I have noticed that the paper has almost no tooth, which means water does not absorb and stay moist.
The paper has almost no tooth, so water does not absorb and stay moist.
I noticed that the paper absorbs paint and/or water unevenly, resulting in irregular saturation of pigment.
The paper absorbs paint and/or water unevenly, resulting in irregular saturation of pigment.
The watercolor paper has poor absorbency, causing paint to pool in some areas and absorb in others, resulting in random cauliflowers everywhere.
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81% appreciated minimal bleed and feathering, but 19% experienced excessive spreading
The pad got bent and left brownish-black marks due to the scratch marks.
When I wash it, the paper pillows a lot.
The paper is wood pulp based, causing problems with how the paint reacts to it.
Using wet-on-wet technique with the paper pills makes it difficult to avoid wiping off a good layer of paper with the brush.
88% liked the size and thickness
The paper is thicker than expected, which is a pleasant surprise when doing watercolor.
I am satisfied with the purchase as the texture and thickness of the paper are excellent.
82% praised the smooth surface texture, but 18% found it too rough
There are random spots that repel the water/paint and barely any texture.
I like the smooth texture of the paper, but it does not hold well onto watercolors.
