Tools: Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Paper

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Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Paper

Strathmore
Category: Art Supplies
Subcategory: Paper
Price: 18x24" ranges between $19.99-$24.99
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Description:

Strathmore's most popular sketch pad. This heavyweight, acid free sketch paper is ideal for experimentation or perfecting techniques. Contains 30% Post-Consumer Fiber. Acid Free. The spiral is a MUST. Great for various types of pencils, pens, markers.....

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    alexharkness, Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:06:02 UTC.
    1st review

    my favorite

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    Ale, Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:20:53 UTC.

    Very good paper. Contains 50% recycled materials. My favorite is the 80 lb. bright white suitable for all dry media, pen & ink and light washes...

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    stat30fbliss, Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:49:46 UTC.

    Strathmore has been my default sketch pad for years, and wont change any time soon!

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    KlausKinski, Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:52:06 UTC.

    keep plenty of these around

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    Account Removed, Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:14:38 UTC.

    A staple in my book bag

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    SheilaTS, Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:43:17 UTC.

    consistency in quality.

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    coda, Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:31:12 UTC.

    it good with shading,and ink lines do not smear, strong heavy wieght paper for any job you put on it

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    emarieplatania, Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:09:55 UTC.

    Performance with mixed media and on the go is fantastic. Wouldn't travel without it!

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    jimifer, Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:05:04 UTC.

    I love this paper

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    Maverick, Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:23:15 UTC.

    Smooth texture, great for pencil drawings. Deffinitely wouldn't reccomend it for painting

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    Account Removed, Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:44:59 UTC.

    nice smooth paper

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    sfiechtner, Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:09:51 UTC.

    I started using Strathmore pads when I was 10 years old and have been using them ever since. I love the size and the paper texture. The spirals are great for laying paper out flat, yet paper doesn't tear off easily like most binders.
    Highly recommended.

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    Alba, Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:09:16 UTC.

    GREAT QUALITY

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    Ben_AnonyMEous, Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:11:28 UTC.

    perfect quality for sketching also great for finished works and scanning quality is remarkable as well.

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    Account Removed, Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:51:33 UTC.

    Good quality sketch paper.

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    BETH606, Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:06:53 UTC.

    Nice pages, easy to draw on, and is great for soft pencil.

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    Account Removed, Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:46:07 UTC.

    this paper holds up to my furious drawing and erasing. most excellent!

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    EJnfriends, Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:36:14 UTC.

    this sketch book is the best. I cant really tell you much about it just that its perfect for me. I love the paper in it. If I like it, you know it has to be cool. Im on my fifth book. still buy the same ones

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    dmwingon, Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:58:34 UTC.

    This is really good paper, found at most art supply stores, and reasonably priced. I use it for everything except finished projects on bristol or other special paper, and I prefer it to newsprint even.

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    brokencolor, Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:57:31 UTC.

    OK for sketching. If I'm outside sketching, and I don't want people to know I use sketch books that look like black books.

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    Sterlingtruth, Wed, 14 May 2008 16:29:39 UTC.

    great for pencil drawings

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    LivePrettyDieYoung, Thu, 15 May 2008 15:38:11 UTC.

    love it

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    Sprouting_Root, Fri, 16 May 2008 03:15:29 UTC.

    I use this Sketch paper all the time, it's versatile with sketching, shading or drawing, being able to handle heavy-pressure and hold inks as well. I love it!

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    explicitdreams89, Sat, 17 May 2008 19:43:42 UTC.

    These are really good I had to use them in school but they hold up very well!

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    juanita, Mon, 19 May 2008 07:14:51 UTC.

    I use these for my portraits

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    bernadette, Sat, 24 May 2008 00:24:21 UTC.

    Great for everyday use. Required for my Intro to Drawing Class that I teach.

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    X0HyJj4adI, Sun, 25 May 2008 13:32:07 UTC.

    multi purpose sketchbooks are ideal for jumping back and forth between medias or mixed media drawings ... it enables an artist to keep various versions of a project in one place ... the spiral binding is ideal for keeping the pieces together in one neat package ... the strathmore name on the product insures good quality

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    Leloi, Sun, 25 May 2008 17:15:37 UTC.

    This is the only sort of sketch paper I use. It takes a variety of medium rather well, including pencil, colored pencil, ink and even marker. Plus recycled makes the paper a bright white.

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    skekTek, Wed, 28 May 2008 04:12:16 UTC.

    I use the 5.5"x8.5" pads. The're portable and easy to use without getting in anybody's way. I go to doctor's offices ALL the time so these are perfect.

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    Jary, Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:43:09 UTC.

    My favorite of all

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    lapeck, Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:51:21 UTC.

    I have been using these sketchpads since I first started drawing. They're easy to carry around with you, so you can sketch anywhere you wish! The paper within the sketch pads are also very nice, I've found them to be exceptional when it comes to blending pencil.

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    joren, Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:25:44 UTC.

    Great for practicing and working out ideas. Have used these since college. Got one for my 11 yr. old and he loves it!

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    Strangefire, Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:47:03 UTC.

    Best sketch book! Can use just about any medium to experiment on and it is made from recycled paper!

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    zainahu, Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:07 UTC.

    I've been through TONS of these, they were always good to me :)

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    mutley74jv, Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:16:43 UTC.

    THE BEST

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    dmweiman, Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:35:56 UTC.

    The one and only......for me.

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    sanjoe, Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:00:31 UTC.

    I fllled many of these sketchpads for college and know this product has been around for quite a long time and it is super.

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    StacieAnn81, Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:53:17 UTC.

    My favorite as well. I do not use anything else. High quality, acid-free paper.

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    MayZayan, Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:02:30 UTC.

    Tried and true...great for quick sketching, AND sometimes even the finished composition (depending on tools used)

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    singlebean, Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:33:02 UTC.

    Great paper to sketch with! Durable

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    SLambert, Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:53:25 UTC.

    This is probably one of the fundamental supplies a good artist should try to have on hand. I began sketching on this when I was about 13, when an art teacher I had demonstrated basic drawing techniques. This kind of paper is really good; it doesn't tear very easily and you can use all kinds of pencils, pens, even markers on it.

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    fifidarling, Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:09:23 UTC.

    I try and take a sketch book with me everywhere I go. I like the small ones because I can put them in my purse.

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    RobRImes, Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:33:10 UTC.

    This is by far the best paper I've used. I will always stick with Strathmore whether I am using pencils, markers or various inks.

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    Account Removed, Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:56:48 UTC.

    This is the usual book I end up getting when I want to sketch, it works out well!

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    artquez, Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:42:26 UTC.

    This is my favorite, first one I grab.

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    jmaygd, Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:58:32 UTC.

    Love it. strathmore is the best

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    Account Removed, Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:25:29 UTC.

    great!!

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    mvimislik, Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:03:53 UTC.

    This has been the paper I always use for sketching. It holds a variety of media well, and pencil sketches don't rub off after time, and stay unsmudged, even after a couple years of keeping it (unless you intentionally smudge it, of course).

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    loststrungout, Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:20:48 UTC.

    great for all types of sketching

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    RbassCreative, Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:52:48 UTC.

    growth in a convenient carry size

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    nomadthewanderer, Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:36:31 UTC.

    Love this stuff! I Take one with me everywhere and my only complaint is that i usually wear it out before i've used it up. These could benefit from a hard-but-flexible plastic front and back cover. Other than that, awesome.

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    rhettdbutler, Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:45:37 UTC.

    I love Strathmore products.

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