Melissa & Doug Finger Paint Paper Pad (12 x 18 inches) - 50 Sheets, 2-Pack

Ugh, after reading other reviews, I had high hopes for this paper, but no. This is not a good situation. It is glossy in comparison to their easel paper, but it is not paint-resistant. I've tried a few different brands, so if anyone has any suggestions, please leave them in the comments section below. This paper is supposed to be coated, according to the cover. I know a little about paper production, and if this was truly coated, I'd be shocked. This paper appears to have been supercalendered, a process that reduces absorbency while increasing moisture resistance. This is also a very thin piece of paper. We'll keep it because it still works well as drawing paper for my one-year-old, who prefers larger surfaces, but we're still looking for true fingerpaint paper.

Colette Murray

| Dec 03, 2021

This paper is absolutely stunning! We painted them with regular children's paints, and the colors are brighter and easier to apply than on other types of paper. The paper is glossy and does not absorb water as readily as other papers. I compared crayola's "watercolor pad" to Melissa and Doug's paper, and you can see how much better it looks. I've been looking for good paper for my toddler to draw on for a long time, and this is it! I strongly encourage parents to give it a try.

Vihaan FRASER

| Sep 08, 2021

Like other reviewers, I discovered that this paper is too thin and wrinkles when the toddler paints it by hand. It doesn't absorb the paint and the paint takes a long time to dry on it. It has a lustrous sheen to it, similar to that of a glossy poster. br>br>On the plus side, it's big and there's a lot of it for the price; however, I believe this paper is better for creating scenes with stickers than for actual hand painting. I would not purchase it again or recommend it to anyone.

Legacy Mathis

| Oct 30, 2021

We've been looking for a good painting paper for a toddler, and this one checks all of the boxes. br>Large paper size (A3)br>Glossy finish that prevents paint from being absorbed too deeply. br>Stands up to toddler painting techniques and behaviors in general, lol.

Averie Stokes

| Nov 04, 2021

I don't know about others' experiences, but my three-year-old loves everything from this company, and despite being exposed to thousands of other brands, they seem to gravitate towards me. There is no sponsorship, but this is a true story. P. br>br>P. br>br>P. br>br>P. I wish I could point you in the direction of other companies that are actually attempting to compete with their efforts, but you're stuck with the market as it is. Melissa and Doug are the underdogs, so kudos to them. In every way,.

Skylar Shields

| Oct 28, 2021

Maybe it's a rookie error, but I just opened the pad to allow my toddler to paint. When she was finished, I removed the sheet and discovered that many of the sheets beneath it were damp. So, that's a letdown. I'm hoping they'll dry out and we'll be able to use the rest of the pad. But next time, I'll definitely take the sheet off first and tape it down in some way.

Jake Myers

| Mar 10, 2021

When they see this paper emerge from the closet, they know they're about to embark on a special project involving sharpies. Sharpies don't bleed through the paper, they don't smear, and the color is vibrant.

Franklin Owen

| Nov 12, 2021

These are capable of completing the task at hand. I like how big they are, and they're less expensive than some comparable products. They work well with finger paints, though if too much paint is concentrated in one area of the paper, it can become too wet and flimsy. My kids also use them for watercolors, despite the fact that that isn't what they were designed for. This technique also works well with watercolors. The paper does become soggy and flimsy, but we've never had a problem with it tearing, and we simply wait for the artwork and paper to dry and stiffen before saving.

Miranda Compton

| Apr 12, 2021