{"product_id":"paramount-primed-cotton-canvas-pad-11x14-white-double-primed-100-cotton-medium-tooth","title":"Paramount Primed Cotton Canvas Pad — 11\"x14\" White, Double-Primed 100% Cotton, Medium Tooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParamount's Universal Primed Cotton Canvas Pad is a glue‑bound pad of 10 double‑primed, 100% cotton sheets made for oil, acrylic and alkyd painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 11\" x 14\" pad delivers a professional-grade cotton surface with a medium tooth and archival acrylic primer. Each sheet starts at a 7oz unprimed weight and is double-primed to an 11oz finished weight using an acid-free titanium white acrylic primer, giving you a stable, vivid surface for colour and texture. The glue-bound, flip-over format keeps sheets secure while giving quick access during studio sessions or when working on location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this canvas pad suitable for oil and acrylic painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad uses 100% cotton sheeting and a two‑coat acrylic primer that balances absorbency and tooth. That combination supports both fluid brushwork and heavy-bodied impasto without excessive sagging or bleed-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble-primed with acid-free titanium white primer for colour clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium tooth texture accepts glazes, impasto, and layered work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e11oz finished weight provides durable support for heavier media\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlue-bound edge secures sheets while allowing full-page access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the pad perform for mixed-media and heavy texture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton substrate and robust primer handle mixed-media approaches and textural build without buckling. Artists can apply pastes, gels, and layered paint with confidence that the surface will remain stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong sizing and primer reduce warping from wet media\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium tooth provides mechanical tooth for heavy texture and tooth retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks well under gels, modelling paste, and varnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for combining ink, collage elements, and acrylic mediums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the pad convenient for studio use and plein air work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glue-bound construction and flip-over cover make it a practical sketchbook alternative for quick studies, classwork, or travel. Sheets can be removed cleanly for framing or mounting when a finished piece is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 11\" x 14\" size fits backpacks and portfolios\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlue-bound spine keeps pages aligned during painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividual sheets are removable for framing or stretching\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite, double-primed surface reduces need for additional ground coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I care for finished pieces and long-term storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow painted sheets to dry fully, especially when using oils or thick acrylics, then store flat in a cool, dry place. For archival protection, consider varnishing acrylics and using appropriate drying times for oils before varnish and framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLet acrylics cure for 24–72 hours; oils require weeks-months depending on thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply a final varnish suited to your medium for protection and even sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore flat between clean boards or mount to backing for long-term stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged humidity and direct sunlight to preserve pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Artists seeking a portable, professional cotton canvas solution—students, instructors, plein‑air painters, and studio artists—will appreciate this pad’s archival primer, medium tooth, and flexible glue‑bound format. It’s ideal when you want the feel and durability of stretched canvas in a convenient sheet form that can be worked flat or removed for framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are the sheets archival and acid-free?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The pad is double-primed with an acid-free titanium white acrylic primer for archival stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use oil paints directly on the primed sheets?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The double-primed cotton surface accepts oils, acrylics, and alkyds; allow proper drying before varnishing or framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293856055633,"sku":"B0049UX7OI","price":40.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/paramount-front-packaging-11x14.jpg?v=1791926053","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/paramount-primed-cotton-canvas-pad-11x14-white-double-primed-100-cotton-medium-tooth","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}