Best for colored pencil
Strathmore
Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad
A 9 x 12 inch pad of 30 heavy 100 lb sheets with a toothy vellum surface made for colored pencil. It takes many layers and repeated erasing.
Best for: Colored pencil artists who layer and burnish
- Size
- 9 x 12 in
- Paper
- 100 lb
- Sheets
- 30
- Surface
- Vellum
What we like
- Toothy vellum surface built for layering
- Heavy 100 lb paper
- Stands up to repeated erasing
Keep in mind
- 30 sheets
- Tooth shows in very smooth styles
Key features
From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.
- Clean white toothy surface ideal for colored pencil techniques
- 100lb Heavy-weight all purpose white paper
- Vellum surface allows for great layering and smooth application
- Can withstand repeated erases and reworkings
- 9 x 12 inch pad - 30 sheets
Frequently asked questions about the Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad
- Why use special paper for colored pencil?
- Tooth holds layers of pigment. Smooth paper fills up after a few layers.
- Can I use graphite on it?
- Yes. It is an all-purpose heavyweight paper.
- How many layers will it take?
- The listing says it stands up to repeated reworking and erasing.
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