Strathmore Paper (467-5 48 Sheet No 140 Watercolor Art Journal
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About Strathmore Paper (467-5 48 Sheet No 140 Watercolor Art Journal
Overall Feedback:
77% positive
71% found the perfect tooth and absorbency, while 29% had issues with paper buckling
When using very wet media such as watercolor, the paper is not very absorbent.
The pages feel kind of plastic-y and are not very absorbent.
When mixing pigments, I noticed that the paper does not absorb color evenly, resulting in an undesirable look.
71% appreciated minimal bleed and feathering, but 29% experienced excessive spreading
I have noticed that there is very little bleeding, indicating good bleed and feathering resistance of the paper.
I warn that the sketchbook bleeds through the back of the page. To prevent bleeding onto the page under it, I suggest using an extra buffer between them.
I tested the bleeding of the paper with a fine point sharpie and found that it definitely bleeds, which was expected due to the thin pages.
When using Prisma markers, the paper bleeds out a lot causing the color to spread to the back of the page.
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82% liked the size and thickness, while 18% found it too thin
The paper feels thick, although it is not very thick.
72% praised the smooth surface texture, but 28% found it too rough
I have noticed that the paper texture is slightly cold pressed, which gives colored pencil drawings a textured look.
The paper has an odd texture that makes the paint feel like it's sitting on top, which is interesting but takes getting used to.
The sketchbook is not suitable for markers or any other wet media as it bleeds quite a lot to the back.
I am dissatisfied with the watercolor sketchbook as the pages are not very absorbent and the paper feels kind of plastic-y.
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