---
product_id: 13084224
title: "Studio Watercolor Pad, Cold-Press, 9\" x 12\", 140 lb., 50 Sheets"
brand: "fabriano"
price: "R1040"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fabriano"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/13084224-studio-watercolor-pad-cold-press-9-x-12-140-lb
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 140 lb. cold-press, ultra absorbent 9" x 12" ideal canvas size 50 thick, absorbent sheets Studio Watercolor Pad, Cold-Press, 9" x 12", 140 lb., 50 Sheets

**Brand:** fabriano
**Price:** R1040
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Fabriano’s studio-grade watercolor pad — where every stroke counts!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Studio Watercolor Pad, Cold-Press, 9" x 12", 140 lb., 50 Sheets by fabriano
- **How much does it cost?** R1040 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/13084224-studio-watercolor-pad-cold-press-9-x-12-140-lb)

## Best For

- fabriano enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fabriano brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous 50-Sheet Pad:** Ample workspace to fuel your creative flow without interruption
- • **Robust 140 lb. Weight:** Thick, warp-resistant sheets that hold up to heavy washes and detailed work
- • **Premium Cold-Press Texture:** Perfectly textured for vibrant watercolor and mixed media brilliance
- • **Acid-Free & Archival Quality:** Preserves your masterpieces with longevity and no yellowing over time
- • **Versatile Medium Compatibility:** Ideal for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, and calligraphy precision

## Overview

The Fabriano Studio Watercolor Pad offers 50 sheets of 9" x 12" cold-press, 140 lb. acid-free paper designed for exceptional absorbency and durability. Machine-made with cottolpha cellulose, it mimics the feel of 100% cotton rag paper, making it perfect for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, and calligraphy. Its thick, textured surface prevents feathering and warping, ensuring your detailed work stays sharp and vibrant.

## Description

Priced for students and beginners, this cottolpha cellulose watercolor paper is excellent for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal and greeting card design. It performs and feels like 100% cotton rag and is exceptionally absorbent.

Review: Good paper - This paper is really good. Been using it for a while now. It does warp a little when it starts to dry, but then it flattens itself back out.
Review: Excellent paper at a price that won’t break the bank - I use this paper for my some of my calligraphy projects. It has a texture that looks very nice (although the texture requires a bit of care with my pen, but I knew that before I bought it). This paper is very absorbent (which means that my fine lines do not “feather”, they remain sharp. This is a big deal to calligraphers, because lots of our lettering is very precise and different elements of out letters and flourishing can be very close together. If the paper causes the lines to feather or bleed into each other, the piece is ruined. This paper is great for preventing this. It’s nice and thick (140 lb). Highly recommend.

## Features

- Machine-made
- Acid-free
- Sized internally and externally
- Pad contains 50 sheets
- Exceptionally absorbent

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005NQ27UM |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #94,039 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #440 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand | Fabriano |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (285) |
| Included Components | 1 Pad |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Item model number | 71-95030022 |
| Manufacturer | Fabriano |
| Material | Paper |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Paper Dimensions | 9 x 12 inches |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Paper Weight | 15 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.1"L x 9.05"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Watercolor |
| Sheet Count | 50 |
| Sheet Size | Letter |
| Specific instructions for use | Watercolor, Drawing, Painting |
| Style | Cold Press |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | No. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fabriano
- **Color:** White
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor
- **Sheet Size:** Letter

## Images

![Studio Watercolor Pad, Cold-Press, 9" x 12", 140 lb., 50 Sheets - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nfqC66+PL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it need to be stretched?**
A: I like it better stretched.  As it is only 140 lb, I think it does better when stretched.

**Q: I love fabriano paper but i find that my art photographs are not white but off-white.  is white not white? what can i do?**
A: Most traditional "white" watercolor paper is an off white shade. You can look for special white papers that do have  more true white shade, such as; Fabriano Artistico Extra White Watercolor Paper and Arches Bright White Aquarelle Watercolour Paper .  These are also sold online at other specific art supply sites. Don't know if these are sold on Amazon, but you can check.

**Q: is the sizing plant based or animal based?**
A: Paper is 25% cotton and I believe  the other 75% is some sort of tree pulp.  All plant based materials.
This is more of an introductory level of paper.
Higher quality is usually 100% cotton.

Not sure what you mean by  is “sizing” plant based?

**Q: Does it have 50 sheets? or 12 sheets? please confirm**
A: This has 50 sheets.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good paper
*by C***. on November 19, 2025*

This paper is really good. Been using it for a while now. It does warp a little when it starts to dry, but then it flattens itself back out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent paper at a price that won’t break the bank
*by B***N on January 22, 2024*

I use this paper for my some of my calligraphy projects. It has a texture that looks very nice (although the texture requires a bit of care with my pen, but I knew that before I bought it). This paper is very absorbent (which means that my fine lines do not “feather”, they remain sharp. This is a big deal to calligraphers, because lots of our lettering is very precise and different elements of out letters and flourishing can be very close together. If the paper causes the lines to feather or bleed into each other, the piece is ruined. This paper is great for preventing this. It’s nice and thick (140 lb). Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for beginner, good quality
*by M***F on March 20, 2025*

Great and affordable watercolor paper

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-02*