Strathmore - Watercolour Spiral Pad - 400 Series - 300 GSM
About the Brand- Strathmore:
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Strathmore is a brand of paper that is made in the United States.
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They are known for their high quality and affordable price.
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They have a wide variety of papers suitable for all media :
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Strathmore 400 Series : This is a good all-purpose watercolor paper that is available in a variety of weights and textures. It is a good choice for artists who are just starting out or who are looking for a paper that is versatile.
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Strathmore 300 Series: This is a heavier weight paper that is ideal for detailed work. It is also available in a variety of textures, so you can find the perfect paper for your needs.
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Strathmore 500 Series: This is a high quality watercolor paper that is made from 100% cotton. It is available in a variety of weights and textures, and is a good choice for artists who are looking for a paper that is archival and will last for many years.
ABOUT WATERCOLOUR PAPER:
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Watercolour paper is made up of wood pulp exclusively or mixed with cotton fibers.
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Watercolour paper is usually made by any of these processes : handmade, mold-made, machine-made.
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Watercolour papers made with cotton fibers are more suitable for achieving the Watercolour techniques. They are made with cotton fibers ranging from 25% to 100%.
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The texture of the paper matters based on painting style and an artist’s personal preference.
Here’s the three types of paper,
Hot-pressed paper :
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Hot pressed paper is a type of watercolour paper that has been pressed at high pressure between smooth, heated rollers.
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This process results in a smooth, even surface with very little tooth.
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Hot pressed paper is often used for watercolor paintings that require a lot of detail, as the smooth surface allows for precise brushwork
Cold-pressed paper:
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Cold pressed paper is a type of watercolour paper that has been pressed between cold metal plates.
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This gives the paper a slightly textured surface that is ideal for watercolour painting.
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Cold pressed paper is also more absorbent than hot pressed paper, which makes it better for creating washes of color.
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Some paper brands refer to a Cold pressed paper as “CP(Not)" which stands for "cold press, not hot pressed."
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This means that CP(Not) paper is not as smooth as hot pressed paper, but it is also not as rough as rough grain paper.
Rough texture paper:
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Rough grain watercolour paper is a type of watercolour paper that has a textured surface.
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The texture is created by the paper fibers being raised during the manufacturing process.
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Rough grain paper is often used for watercolour paintings that require a lot of movement and expression, as the texture allows the paint to flow and blend more easily.
Importance of Watercolour paper:
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The quality of paper is very important when it comes to painting. The right surface can greatly enhance the appearance of the artwork.
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Using the right paper for watercolour paintings enables the artist to get the desired effects & techniques.
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Watercolour papers ranging in 200gsm or 250gsm are ideal for light watercolour washes whereas watercolour paper above 300gsm is suitable for heavy washes.
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A 300 GSM, 100% cotton Watercolour paper is preferred by many artists to get the desired Watercolour techniques and these papers will not buckle up even after applying many layers of washes/paints.
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These papers can also be used for other mediums like acrylics, gouache, color pencils, pastels, oil colors and charcoal art.
About paper pads:
- A wired sketchbook is a type of sketchbook that is bound with a wire spine.
- This makes it more flexible than a hardbound sketchbook and allows the pages to lay flat, which is ideal for drawing and painting.
Features
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Size : 18 x 25 cm , 28 x 38 cm
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Type : Spiral pad , Cold pressed
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No of Sheets: 12 Sheets
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GSM & type: 300 GSM , 400 series
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Acid free, good for archival
