Strathmore 400 Series Bristol, 2-Ply Vellum, 11"x14" Tape Bound, 15 Sheets
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Brand | Strathmore |
Color | Vellum, 2 Ply |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 11 x 14 inches |
Paper Finish | Smooth |
About this item
- Heavyweight Bristol paper with a vellum surface for final artwork
- Ideal for graphite, charcoal, sketching sticks, colored pencil, pastel, pen, ink, and airbrush
- Acid free 2-ply with a medium textured surface for easy blending and shading
- 11"x14" Tape Bound
- 15 Sheets per Pad
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Brand | Strathmore |
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Color | Vellum, 2 Ply |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 11 x 14 inches |
Paper Finish | Smooth |
Product Dimensions | 14"L x 11"W |
Recommended Uses For Product | drawing |
Sheet Count | 34 |
Paper Weight | 80 |
UPC | 012017460111 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Strathmore |
Unit Count | 15.0 Count |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00012017460111 |
Item model number | P475-1 |
ASIN | B0027A3B3E |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #11,026 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #36 in Arts & Crafts Vellum |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Date First Available | April 22, 2009 |
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The Strathmore 400 Series 2-Ply Bristol Vellum Pad is the ideal pad for artists of all levels. With a surface that readily takes graphite, charcoal, sketching sticks, airbrush, pen, ink, and pastels; this pad provides the perfect texture for realistic blending and shading. The Strathmore 400 Series 2-Ply Bristol Vellum Pad is great for comic, cartoon, and graphic novel creation and allows for concepts and designs to flourish but is not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful, high-performing papers alive for over 125 years. Choice of paper is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. No matter your choice of medium, you can be confident Strathmore paper will enhance your artistic efforts.
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Customers praise the paper's quality, with one noting it's suitable for archival art, and they appreciate its amazingly smooth and consistent texture. Customers find it worth the price, and one mentions it's affordable enough for extensive painting. The weight receives mixed feedback, with some finding it good while others note it's slightly lighter than expected.
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Customers praise the paper's quality, finding it suitable for art work and color pencils, with one customer noting it's good enough for archival purposes.
"...Again, the paper is great (for graphite work, which is what I do) but I wanted to point out to others that the paper is a smooth surface, not plate." Read more
"...I'm liking it less as I type. Good paper... maybe yours will be different." Read more
"Strathmore has some of the best artists papers...." Read more
"...I believe that this paper is perfect for this. This paper is thick, similar to watercolor paper, so if you were to burnish your pencils into this..." Read more
Customers find the paper to be of high quality, with one mentioning it's great for finished work and another noting its nice surface.
"This is a great Strathmore book to draw in, and I would definitely buy another one...." Read more
"...Can’t say enough positive things about it. The 400 series is great for finished work." Read more
"...The quality is nice, but it was not what I thought I was purchasing...." Read more
"...I wish it were a brighter white (it’s almost ivory), but the quality is awesome." Read more
Customers appreciate the paper's texture, describing it as smooth and consistent.
"...Pro's this paper was very smooth, and a real joy to shade in. I've only use my Pitt graphite Faber Castell pencils...." Read more
"...This paper has a smooth yet slightly textured feel to it, so it really allows room for layering...." Read more
"...It has just enough texture in the paper to grab more pigment from the pencils but still leaves a nice smooth finish...." Read more
"...but I wanted to point out to others that the paper is a smooth surface, not plate." Read more
Customers find the paper pad worth its price, with one mentioning it's affordable enough for extensive painting.
"Great product for the price will buy again" Read more
"...I believe this money was well spent, and this paper has allowed me to open comissions with few to no worries. I am satisfied with my purchase." Read more
"...we talked about where we bought our materials and this was the cheapest and best way to buy the bristol paper...." Read more
"This paper is definitely on the high end. It is thick and smooth, and great for colored pencils...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the paper's weight.
"...At only 80 pounds it's lighter weight than the 100 pound Bristol vellum. It would be nice if the SMOOTH surface were available as 100 pound." Read more
"I used this paper for alcohol markers projects. And I found it to be so thick that it soaked up the marker too much...." Read more
"Very hard, smooth surface. Nice, heavy weight, thick enough so that it will not wrinkle or warp...." Read more
"...But it's very heavyweight...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024Color: Smooth, 2 PlySize: 14x17Verified PurchaseThis is a great Strathmore book to draw in, and I would definitely buy another one.
Pro's this paper was very smooth, and a real joy to shade in. I've only use my Pitt graphite Faber Castell pencils.
Con's I received mine slightly damaged with a small cut in the center of the book. The cut also cut first page as well, and I didn't see it until I was shading my drawing. It's not a big deal the other pages are fine, so still rate this at 5 stars.
This is a great Strathmore book to draw in, and I would definitely buy another one.
Pro's this paper was very smooth, and a real joy to shade in. I've only use my Pitt graphite Faber Castell pencils.
Con's I received mine slightly damaged with a small cut in the center of the book. The cut also cut first page as well, and I didn't see it until I was shading my drawing. It's not a big deal the other pages are fine, so still rate this at 5 stars.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024Color: Smooth, 2 PlySize: 14x17Verified PurchaseI probably use the Strathmore 400 series paper more than any other paper both in the smooth and Velum surface. Can’t say enough positive things about it. The 400 series is great for finished work.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024Color: Smooth, 2 PlySize: 9x12Verified PurchaseGreat product for the price will buy again
- Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018Color: Smooth, 2 PlySize: 9x12Verified PurchaseThe paper is nice, but the title is (at this time) misleading. I did submit a note to Amazon about it, but the title says it is Bristol Plate, but it is actually Bristol Smooth. The quality is nice, but it was not what I thought I was purchasing. Again, the paper is great (for graphite work, which is what I do) but I wanted to point out to others that the paper is a smooth surface, not plate.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025Color: Smooth, 2 PlySize: 9x12Verified PurchaseReally nice for use with alcohol markers! I wish it were a brighter white (it’s almost ivory), but the quality is awesome.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025Color: Smooth, 2 PlySize: 9x12Verified PurchaseI am still a novice artist but this paper was recommended to me and I cannot fault it yet
I am still a novice artist but this paper was recommended to me and I cannot fault it yet
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025Color: Smooth, 2 PlySize: 9x12Verified PurchaseI love this pad. I recommend it to others
- Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024Color: Vellum, 2 PlySize: 9x12Verified Purchasevery satisfied
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- Colin P TReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Color: Smooth, 2 PlySize: 14x17Verified PurchaseGreat
- SundarReviewed in India on March 4, 2024
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad product
Color: Vellum, 2 PlySize: 11x14Verified PurchaseVery bad product. This is the second time I am exchanging after waiting for so long Each and every page had a crease and fold and is not usable for professional artists. It has happened with both the pads.
- Tan Siew PingReviewed in Singapore on September 30, 2020
3.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Color: Vellum, 2 PlySize: 11x14Verified PurchaseThe Strathmore Drawing Pad arrived on time but found oil & dirt stains at the back of the pad. I am ok with that as long as the drawing papers are not stained.
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AbelardoReviewed in Spain on October 12, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Poder rellenar y mezclar colores con lápices de colores profesionales
Color: Vellum, 2 PlySize: 9x12Verified Purchasebastante buena cali9dad
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Lamanna EmanueleReviewed in Italy on December 31, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars Migliori Bristol in commercio
Color: Vellum, 2 PlySize: 9x12Verified PurchaseLa serie Bristol della Strathmore è una garanzia in quanto a qualità della carta.
Questa versione europea arriva finalmente senza anell ma allo stesso tempo la colla è davvero tanta e i fogli rischiano di essere un po' rovinati in quel punto di giunzione. Consiglio di usare l'asciugacapelli per ammorbidire la colla e staccare i fogli senza rovinarli.