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Strathmore 400 Series Wire Bound Colored Pencil Pad, 100 lb. Paper, 9 X 12 inches, 30 Sheets (477-9)
Best for colored pencil

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Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad

A wire bound pad of 30 heavy 100 lb white sheets, 9 x 12 inches, with a toothy vellum surface that takes layering and stands up to repeated erasing.

Best for: Colored pencil artists who layer, erase and rework their pieces

Size
9 x 12 in
Paper
100 lb
Sheets
30
Surface
Vellum

Buy it if

  • You work in colored pencil and build up many layers
  • You erase and rework often and need paper that holds up
  • You want heavy 100 lb all purpose white paper

Skip it if

  • You want lots of practice pages. It has 30 sheets
  • You draw in a very smooth, tooth-free style. The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol (Smooth) has a smooth surface

What the Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad is

The Strathmore 400 Series Colored Pencil Pad is a 9 x 12 inch wire bound pad with 30 sheets of heavy 100 lb white paper. Its vellum surface has a clean, toothy texture made for colored pencil techniques.

Tooth matters for colored pencil because it holds pigment as you layer. Strathmore says this vellum surface allows great layering and smooth application and can withstand repeated erases and reworkings, and it calls the paper heavy-weight and all purpose.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Toothy vellum surface

    Strathmore calls it a clean white toothy surface ideal for colored pencil techniques.

  • Smooth application and layering

    Strathmore says the vellum surface allows great layering and smooth application.

  • Heavy 100 lb paper

    Strathmore describes the 100 lb sheets as heavy-weight paper.

  • Stands up to erasing

    The listing says the paper can withstand repeated erases and reworkings.

  • All purpose white paper

    Strathmore calls it all purpose paper. The listing does not name specific media beyond colored pencil.

  • Wire bound 9 x 12 inch pad

    Thirty sheets at 9 x 12 inches, held in a wire binding.

Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad specifications

Size
9 x 12 in
Sheets
30
Paper weight
100 lb
Surface
Vellum, toothy
Color
White
Binding
Wire bound
Best for
Colored pencil techniques
Erasing
Withstands repeated erasing and reworking
Series
Strathmore 400
Model
477-9

Who the Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad suits

  • Colored pencil artists. Strathmore sells the surface for colored pencil techniques and layering.
  • Artists who rework a piece. The listing says the paper withstands repeated erases and reworkings.
  • Anyone wanting heavier paper. The sheets are 100 lb, and Strathmore calls them all purpose paper.

Look elsewhere if: you want many more pages for practice. The Fuxi 9x12 Spiral Sketchbook has 100 sheets of 100gsm paper.

Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad vs similar picks

  • Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    100 lb
    Sheets
    30
    Surface
    Vellum

    Choose it for: Layering colored pencil

  • Strathmore 300 Series Bristol (Smooth)

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    100 lb Bristol, smooth
    Sheets
    20
    Surface
    Smooth

    Choose it for: Smooth paper for ink and detail

  • Fuxi 9x12 Spiral Sketchbook

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    100 gsm / 68 lb, acid-free
    Sheets
    100
    Surface
    Diagonal tooth

    Choose it for: 100 sheets for dry media practice

Before you buy

  • With 30 sheets, you may want to save it for pieces you plan to keep and practice elsewhere.
  • The toothy texture can show through in very smooth, photo-real styles, so choose Bristol if you want no grain.
  • The listing names colored pencil techniques only. It does not describe the paper as suited to wet media.

Frequently asked questions about the Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad

What is the best paper to use colored pencils on?
Paper with some tooth, such as a vellum surface, because the texture holds pigment layers. The Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil Pad is made for that.
Is Bristol paper good for colored pencils?
The Strathmore 300 Bristol Smooth listing includes colored pencil among its media. For layering, this pad is the one Strathmore sells with a toothy vellum surface for colored pencil techniques.
How many sheets are in the Strathmore 400 colored pencil pad?
30 sheets of 100 lb paper, 9 x 12 inches.
Can you use graphite on the Strathmore 400 colored pencil pad?
The listing does not name graphite. It calls the paper heavy-weight all purpose paper, with a surface made for colored pencil.
Can you erase on the Strathmore 400 colored pencil paper?
Yes. The listing says it can withstand repeated erases and reworkings.

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