CANSON acrylic drawing pad C31067P005 — 400 g/m², 10 sheets, canvas texture, short-side glued, 330 x 410 mm

CANSON acrylic drawing pad C31067P005 is a heavyweight pad with 10 sheets of 400 g/m² paper featuring a canvas texture and short-side glue binding. The 330 x 410 mm format and robust surface are intended for acrylic painting, mixed media and wet techniques where strong support and absorbency are required. The canvas-like tooth helps mechanical adhesion of paint layers and primers while the short-side glued binding allows controlled tear-off of individual sheets.

Advantages

The 400 g/m² weight provides firm support that resists buckling under heavy paint and multiple layers of gesso or primer. The canvas texture replicates the tooth of a traditional linen canvas, improving paint grip and texture effects without the need for stretcher frames. Short-side glued binding keeps sheets together during storage yet enables easy removal for framing or separate work. The 10-sheet pack is suitable for practice, series work or studio tests where consistency of surface is important.

Suitable for

• Acrylic painting including heavy impasto and layered techniques
• Mixed media combining acrylics, inks and collage elements
• Priming and testing color layers and textures before working on canvas
• Studio exercises, studies and small finished works for framing

When it may not be suitable

This pad is not intended as a replacement for a stretched canvas when working at large scale or when a rigid, permanently stretched support is required. Very heavy washes applied over a broad area may still cause some cupping at sheet edges despite the high weight; mounting or board backing is recommended for display or prolonged wet techniques.

Key specifications

• Paper weight: 400 g/m²
• Sheet count: 10 sheets
• Surface texture: canvas (Leinwand) texture
• Binding: short-side glued (top-edge glue)
• Sheet size: 330 x 410 mm
• Recommended media: acrylics, mixed media, heavy wet techniques

How to use

Work on the pad directly using acrylic paints, mediums and primers. For heavy impasto or multiple primer layers, allow sufficient drying time between applications to avoid adhesion issues. To remove a sheet, gently lift at the glued short edge and tear off along the glued line; for a clean edge, cut with a sharp blade or slice the glue line before lifting. For presentation, mount sheets on rigid backing or stretcher bars and apply a protective varnish once fully dry.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended media: best suited to acrylics and mixed media rather than oil painting
• Sheet count and size: 10 sheets of 330 x 410 mm may be limited for large projects
• Binding type: short-side glued for easy tear-off, not a permanently bound sketchbook
• Surface texture: canvas tooth will influence brushwork and texture appearance

Usage recommendations

For consistent results, prime with a thin coat of acrylic gesso if you need a smoother or more absorbent ground; allow full drying before applying subsequent layers. Store the pad flat and away from high humidity to prevent warping. When working with heavy paste or gel mediums, attach sheets to a rigid support to maintain flatness during drying.