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Paper, sketchbooks and surfaces
A surface should suit the medium before it suits the frame. For pads and sketchbooks, compare usable format, texture, stated weight and composition when supplied.
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- drawing paper size texture sheets
- watercolour sketchbook composition weight
A surface should suit the medium before it suits the frame. For pads and sketchbooks, compare usable format, texture, stated weight and composition when supplied. Page count alone does not establish suitability.
Choose the right specifications
- Distinguish sheets from pages when comparing quantities.
- Check whether the paper is intended for dry, wet or mixed media and test a sample for important projects.
- Check binding, perforations and the usable size after removal.
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- Usable format
- Sheets or pages
- Stated weight
- Texture and composition
- Binding
Checks before paying
- High paper weight does not describe every paper property.
- A photograph of a successful painting does not prove suitability for every medium.
Common questions
How do I choose a travel sketchbook?
Compare portable size, flat opening, protection and the medium you plan to use.
Does one paper suit everything?
Choose for the medium and test it, particularly when layering techniques.
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