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Pro Draft Parallel Edge Board 18x24" U-PEB1824K Martin
Starting At: 187.77
The latest innovation for drawing and painting in and out of the studio! The Martin® Deluxe Adjustable Parallel Straight Edge Board stands alone as the premier item in its class and in the industry! This lightweight and portable board features a nonporous white melamine drawing surface and an… The latest innovation for drawing and painting in and out of the studio! The Martin® Deluxe Adjustable Parallel Straight Edge Board stands alone as the premier item in its class and in the industry! This lightweight and portable board features a nonporous white melamine drawing surface and an anti-warp aluminum body straightedge that easily secures into position with two locking knobs. This deluxe model surface is backed with the exclusive and innovative Martin Adjusto-stand which provides five (5) angles of adjustment and rubber feet for added stability. Includes comfort handle for easy transport. White melamine top with aluminum straightedge. Key Features & Specifications:* Smooth white scratch-proof melamine surface* Straightedge suitable for both ink and pencil* Locking knob secures vertical motion of straightedge* Large, easy to adjust knobs* Unique 5 angle Adjusto-Stand* Lightweight and handle makes it easy to transport* Angle adjustment varies with size of board. Larger boards will have a larger angle adjustment* Each side of the unit has large knobs for adjusting the straight-edge to align with the artwork/drawing and stay parallel* High resin particle board to prevent board breakage* Each side of the unit has large knobs for adjusting the straight-edge to align with the artwork/drawing and stay parallel Now you can draw, paint or sketch on anything as thin as tracing paper and as thick as illustration board and still have a smooth working parallel straight edge that will assist you in designing. Each is equipped with an all metal ratched stand underneath to obtain the perfect working angle with supreme stability. This superb, durable white drawing board won't warp and will provide years of trouble-free service. The angle of the board at the highest notch is a 30-degrees relative to the table it is sitting on. * #U-PEB1621K—16" X 21" * #U-PEB1824K—18" X 24" * #U-PEB2026K—20" X 26" * #U-PEB2331K—23" X 31" * #U-PEB2436K—24" X 36" See More -
Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed 18"x24" Linen Canvas .67" Deep (Box of 6)Save Up to64%Off listWhite Master Quality Archival Deluxe Stretched Canvas! Superb Performance And Color Retention! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! As an oil painter, it is important to work on oil primed surfaces. First, oil on oil will provide the best chemical bond for the paint layers that go on, afterwards. Secondly, gesso are acrylic based, and either repel oil if they have too high of a resin base, or absorb the oil too much if it is too matte, making color sink and look dull and lifeless. Oil priming allows the color to sit cleanly and brightly on the surface, with refraction of the white from below. Centurion’s affordable (OP DLX) oil primed canvas is a great way to start painting with not only an oil primer, but the luxurious texture and archival tradition of linen! Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming! Oil Primed Linen, Deluxe Professional Stretched Canvas (OP DLX) Back stapled to allow for easy re-keying or re-stretching, Centurion Canvases have 4 paintable edges for frameless or floater frame presentation. The stretchers are kiln-dried, all pine bars for strength and durability. Centurion Linen is a master-quality, 11oz. weight linen with a lovely medium texture and weave, that’s archival nature will last hundreds of years. Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Canvases come in convenient 0.67" and 0.87" depths for ease of specific framing needs. Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen also comes in rolls for custom stretching onto custom sizes or deeper gallery stretchers, and is also sold in Panels for studies, plein air, or to take up less space for traveling. Key Features:* Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming* Master quality 11oz. weight linen canvas for archival longevity* Deluxe Oil-primed linen* Medium weight and texture* Kiln-dried Pine Stretchers* Back stapled for clean edges* Easy re-keying or re-stretching* Convenient 0.67" and 0.87" depths for ease of specific framing needs* Superb performance and color retention* Non-absorbent, enhanced oil primer allows for brilliant results* Perfect For:* Oil and Alkyd Painting* Archival Longevity* Students to Professional Artists* Commissions and Final Paintings* Superb receptive surface There is no canvas like this canvas! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Stretched Canvas, specifically designed for oil painters. Superb receptive surface accepts even the thinnest oil color lay down without fragmenting on the surface and is a permanent surface as colors adhere better on it then any other oil primed canvas on the market today! See More
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The Edge All Media Pro Cotton Canvas, 18"x24" - 11/16" Deep (Box of 6)Save Up to87%Off listWhite Professional Stretched Canvas with Four Paintable Edges Superior Priming For The Best Overall Results! Long favored with oil and acrylic painters, The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas is known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction, providing beautifully clean, painted edges. Featuring a lovely, medium-toothed surface, the beefy 14oz. primed weight makes for a sturdy surface for all painting styles, even mixed media (The 100% cotton surface is an 8oz. raw weight before priming). Triple priming ensures an excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas, making it suitable for traditional and water mixable oils and alkyds to be used with excellent results. Creative Mark’s professional-quality white acrylic primer helps maintain color richness and brilliancy, while providing excellent adhesion for paint. World famous canvas that gives you the cleanest sides for painting onto for frameless displaying! Back spline stretched and stapled at each corner for durability, canvases can be wired for frameless presentation. Finish painting with solid-colored cleanly painted sides, or wrap painting around sides for a distinctive, modern look. Look for The Edge All Media Cotton Canvases in deeper depths for an even more striking presentation! Singles up to size 24x30in. Boxes of 6 All Sizes Please Note: Packaging may be labeled 3/4"; however actual canvas depth is 11/16". Key Features: * Available in: Single or Boxes of 6 * Beefy 14oz. primed weight * 8oz. raw weight before priming * 100% natural cotton * Triple-acrylic, archival priming * Medium tooth surface * Deluxe stretched canvas * Known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction* Hand stretched by Skilled Craftsman using the best materials Perfect For: * Oils, Alkyds, Acrylics * Painted edge presentation * Mixed media works * Painters of all levels * Frameless artwork presentation * Excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas Available in more depths - The most complete line with 3/4", 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" depths! The Edge, Long Sizes, Why Long?As good as squares are they actually are used so often as there are few ways to do multi canvas expressions. There are diptych and triptych but not often used as long canvases are hard to find and so most often you have 2:3 ratio canvases. The Edge Long Canvas Sizes will go up 1:7 See More
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The Edge All Media Pro Cotton Canvas 18"x24" - 2-1/2" DeepSave Up to79%Off list…14oz, triple primed* Raw canvas is 8oz before priming* 100% cotton canvas* 2-1/2 in. canvas depth* Individual or Boxes of 3* Beefy medium texture* Deluxe stretched canvas* Back spline stretched and stapled* Known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction* Hand stretched by Skilled Craftsman using the… 2-1/2" Deep of Clean, Paintable Edges for a Gallery Style Presentation Superior Priming For The Best Overall Results! One of the most popular artist canvases, Creative Mark has carefully developed a primer that actually maintains the richness and purity of paint colors for priming The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas! Unlike other canvases with lesser quality primers, your paintings will keep their vibrant punch with excellent adhesion. Triple priming ensures an excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas, making it suitable for traditional and water mixable oils and alkyds to be used with excellent results. Top selling most popular feature, The Edge is known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction, providing clean edges for painting to display frameless. A sturdy surface for all painting styles, even mixed media, This 2-1/2" deep Edge Canvas features a beefy 14oz, triple primed medium texture. Finish painting with solid-colored cleanly painted sides, or wrap the painting around the sides for a distinctive, modern look. World famous canvas that gives you the cleanest sides for painting onto for frameless displaying! Raw canvas is 8oz before priming. The Edge Canvases come pre-primed with a final primed weight of 14oz. Back spline stretched and stapled at each corner for durability. Key Features:* 14oz, triple primed* Raw canvas is 8oz before priming* 100% cotton canvas* 2-1/2 in. canvas depth* Individual or Boxes of 3* Beefy medium texture* Deluxe stretched canvas* Back spline stretched and stapled* Known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction* Hand stretched by Skilled Craftsman using the best materials* Perfect For:* Oils, Water mixable oils, Alkyds, Acrylics* Painted edge presentation* Mixed media works* Painters of all levels* Frameless artwork presentation* Excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas* Available in more depths - The most complete line with 3/4", 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" depths! See More
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Itoya ArtProfolio Multi-Ring Refillable Binder 18x24" PortraitSave Up to24%Off listBlack Standard Multi-Ring Presentation Binder The art Profolio Multi-Ring Refillable Binder allows you to easily ad or subtract pages from your presentation. The Multi-Ring Binder features a sleek, contemporary exterior design with matte black, durable steel binder rings. Available in 14 popular sizes. Designed for use with Itoya’s PolyGlass Pages refill sheets. Each Multi-Ring Itoya Art Portfolio Binder comes with 10 PolyGlass pages. Key Features:* Rigid and lightweight polypropylene cover* Sleek contemporary design* Archival safe and acid-free* Available in vertical & horizontal formats Perfect For:* Portfolio presentation* Storing and traveling with prints* Storing photographs See More
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Da Vinci Pro Liquid Art Panel 18"x24", 1-1/2" Deep (Box of 12)Save Up to68%Off listWhite Professional Art Panels with 1/8" raised lip to contain media Contain Your Media While Your Imagination Runs Wild! The Da Vinci Professional Liquid Art gesso panels feature a 1/8" raised lip which is part of the frame around the panel itself. The natural wood can be left as-is or stained and painted for frameless presentations. Gessoed with a professional quality gesso and great for use with Fluid Acrylics, High Flow Acrylics, Glazing liquids, Pouring Mediums, Encaustics, Pebeo Resin Paints and Alcohol-based dyes. Available in several sizes, with a choice of 3/4" or 1.5" depth. Great for Fluid acrylics & High flow acrylics, Liquid art techniques and pouring paints & pouring mediums. Contain Your Media While Your Imagination Runs Wild! 1/8" raised lip in 3/4" or 1.5" cradle depths Key Features:* 1/8" raised lip to contain media* Choice of 3/4" or 1.5" cradle depths* Quality gessoed surface* Natural wood frame* Accepts various liquid media* Can be unframed, framed or shown in floater frame* See Videos and Jerry's LIVE Perfect For:* Allowing artisitc freedom while containing media* Resin-based paints * Acrylics and mixed media* Fluid acrylics & High flow acrylics* Pouring paints & pouring mediums* Encaustics* Resin pours, Alcohol inks & dyes* Gouache and pouring mediums* Watch Our Jerry's LIVE Demo on Painting & Pouring on our Liquid Art Panels Relax, play, and enjoy the process of producing a pouring painting with Turner Acryl Gouache and Pouring Medium, on a Da Vinci Pro Liquid Art Panel. No drawing or prior art skills required! Want the full supply list to follow along? Click Here Da Vinci Liquid Art Professional Panels with 1/8" raised lip is the only line to come in size 1.5" deep! See More
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Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed 18"x24" Linen Panel, 3 PackSave Up to84%Off listWhite Master Quality Archival Deluxe Linen Panels! Superb performance and color retention! Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming As an oil colorist it is important to work on oil primed surfaces and not universal primed surfaces. The reason is that universal primed surfaces are semi-absorbent. Gesso is absorbent even if it is plate smooth. The paint does not get absorbed as much and sits on the surface more making it easy to blend and manipulate. Granted it is not highly absorbent but the fact remains that some oil will get into the primer and flatten the image. You can get around this by using an under-painting oil ground on top of the surface of a universal ground canvas but this is very time consuming and expensive. Unlike universal ground, our oil priming chemically bonds with the oil paint and is non-absorbent allowing the paint to sit up on the surface with the correct refraction quality of the oil binder. If you use any high-quality oil color we urge you to use an oil primed surface and now we make it affordable! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Panels, specifically designed for oil painters. Superb receptive surface accepts even the thinnest oil color lay down without fragmenting on the surface and is a permanent surface as colors adhere better on it than any other oil primed canvas on the market today! Acid-free and archival, the primed medium-textured linen is cleanly wrapped and adhered to a solid 3mm MDF wood board. Key Features:* Acid-free, Archival Linen Panels* 11oz. Oil Primed* Made of medium weight linen* Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming* Mounted on 3mm (1/8") MDF wood board* Medium weight and texture* Non warping Perfect For:* Artists of all skill levels* Oil and Alkyd Painting* Archival Longevity* Linen Lovers expecting the best!* Professional Artists, Commissioned work* Traveling, takes up 1/4 the space of a 3/4" canvas For a good value on a smooth linen panel, this is it! The fine linen weave makes details easy when painting still life. Our Centurion canvas is used throughout the world by serious artists ranging from dedicated students to the most world-famous artists. It is the teachers and famous artists that asked us to try to come up with an oil primed linen canvas that if affordable. Not only did we wow them with quality but we also wowed them with the final price. You can buy Centurion Oil Primed canvas mounted to hardboard 3mm panels (1/8" thick), in canvas pads that can be stapled or taped to painting boards, in rolls for stretching your own canvas and in an Elite style stretched canvas engineered to maintain the integrity of the canvas even in the largest sizes. See More
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Cappelletto Counter Balance Palette 18 x 24 in (45 x 60 cm)Save Up to50%Off listNatural Distributes weight making the lightweight palette easy to hold! The Cappelletto Counterbalance Palette is a deluxe palette made of lightweight oiled Okoumè wood. Cappelletto's innovative ergonomic redesign eclipses traditional wooden palette shapes. A wooden counterweight on the underside of the palette distributes weight making the lightweight palette easy to hold. You can also use the curved inner edge of the palette to rest the palette against the side of your body while painting. The large palette has plenty of mixing area with room to spare for essential colors. Each Counterbalance Palette is handmade in Italy using the best materials available. Key Features: * Made of Okoumè wood * Handmade in Italy * Weight: 1.76 lbs * Dimensions: 45 x 60 cm (18″ x 24″) * Thickness: 1/8" * Innovative ergonomic redesign * Counterweight distributes weight making the lightweight palette easy to hold * Huge mixing area * Curved inner edge of the palette to rest the palette Perfect For: * Oil paint palette * Right-handed artists * Holding a paint cup and an assortment of colors * Artists seeking a well balanced wooden palette * Quick and easy cleanup * Studio and classroom use * No-hassle, everyday studio use * See More
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Grafix Double Tack Acid-Free Mounting Film 25 Sheet Pack 18x24"Save Up to27%Off listQuick, Easy and Archival Mounting! Spray adhesives tend to migrate into thin paper stocks, and if you're not very careful, the adhesive can be uneven, causing problems later on. Luckily, there's now a much easier alternative. Introducing Double Tack Acid-Free Mounting Film. Double Tack requires no… Quick, Easy and Archival Mounting! Spray adhesives tend to migrate into thin paper stocks, and if you're not very careful, the adhesive can be uneven, causing problems later on. Luckily, there's now a much easier alternative. Introducing Double Tack Acid-Free Mounting Film. Double Tack requires no heat, moisture, glue or activator, so it simplifies the process of mounting your artwork and photographs, saving you time and frustration. Sandwiched between two heavy release sheets, Double Tack Acid-Free Mounting Film has two coats of permanent, archival adhesive on both sides. Once you're ready to mount your art, simply lift up on one of the release sheets and carefully apply the sticky side of the film to the back of your artwork or photo. Next, remove the other release sheet from the film and apply the artwork or photo to the mounting surface. It's just that easy! See More
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Creative Mark Table Studio Drawing Board Set with Carry Travel StrapSave Up to48%Off listGreat for painting, drawing and mixed media whenever and wherever you want! Draw and paint anywhere at any time! The Creative Mark Table Studio was designed to provide a lightweight, easily portable studio for sketching, drawing and painting both indoors or out. This handy set includes an… Great for painting, drawing and mixed media whenever and wherever you want! Draw and paint anywhere at any time! The Creative Mark Table Studio was designed to provide a lightweight, easily portable studio for sketching, drawing and painting both indoors or out. This handy set includes an ultra-lightweight, 17-7/8 x 23-3/4" wooden drawing board with 2 reinforced aluminum edges; a sturdy, durable beech wood drawing board stand; and a removable nylon shoulder strap for easy carrying. To use, simply unfold the stand on any flat surface, place in the drawing board, set the desired angle, tape, tack or staple your paper to the board and you're ready to draw or paint! When done, the unit is designed to hold the drawing board, fold up, stay closed with easy-to-use Velcro-like straps and be carried over your shoulder. This set is great for workshops, for students going to and from class, and for any artist that travels and wants a simple, no-fuss set up. Key Features:* Lightweight 17-7/8" x 23-3/4" wood drawing board* Sturdy, beechwood easel stand* Removable nylon shoulder strap* Velcro straps keep easel closed when not in use* Can also be used with a drawing pad or standard canvas* Weighs only 6.5 lbs* Specially designed notches to secure at end of table Perfect For:* Painting, drawing and mixed media* Drawing, sketching and painting indoors or out* Quick set-up at art workshops* Students going to and from class* Artists who travel* A quick and simple drawing studio set up See More
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Jack Richeson Printmaking Supplies - Clear Carve, 18"x24"Save Up to42%Off listFlexible and durable material that makes carving linoleum easy!Jack Richeson's Lino Grip and Clear Carve are the best tools for getting started in printmaking. These products are ideal for students and beginners, but artists of any skill level will enjoy the benefits that these products have. *… Flexible and durable material that makes carving linoleum easy!Jack Richeson's Lino Grip and Clear Carve are the best tools for getting started in printmaking. These products are ideal for students and beginners, but artists of any skill level will enjoy the benefits that these products have. * Clear Carve- Clear Carve from Jack Richeson is a perfect clear surface for carving an image over any image, photo or sketch. Made from flexible and durable material that is easy to carve, Clear Carve wont crack or dry out and eliminates the need for any sort of messy image transfer paper. * Lino Grip- This lightweight linoleum block stop flawlessly holds linoleum in place as you carve better than any piece of wood or metal rest. Compact for easy storage, this slim, flexible, and grippy lino grip is easy to wash and perfect for aiding in the safe use of carving tools. It's great for beginners. Key Features: Made from flexible and durable materials Easy to clean Clear Carve is available in several sizes Easy to carve Speeds up block printing Perfect For: Beginners and students Tracing works of art, photographs and more! Learning the basics of block printing Holding linoleum in place (Lino Grip) Use with carving and other printmaking tools See More
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Grafix .010 Craft Plastic Film Opaque White 18X24 25-PackSave Up to13%Off listWhite A Slick, Smooth, Non-Absorbent Media Substrate! Use Grafix Craft Plastic to create stencils, or as a mixed media surface for your next artistic project. Create artwork on the Opaque White sheets with a wide range of mediums and techniques, including alcohol inks, watercolor, and acrylics.  You can cleanly lift water-based paints and alcohol inks off the Opaque White craft film with a wipe. Craft Plastic is .010" thick and can be used with a Laser Cutter or Plotter for the quick creation of stencils or models. The plastic is also easy to cut with an Exacto knife. The durable, smooth, waterproof sheets are wipeable, heat resistant, and fun to use! Key Features: * Durable .010" thickness * Smooth, wipeable sheet * Heat resistant * Opaque white color * Tolerates heat up to 150°F without curling Perfect For: * Plotter with blade or laser cutter * Creating stencils or templates * Alcohol ink, watercolor, acrylics * Adding dimension to cards and journals * Stamping and multiple mediums See More
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Acurit Self Healing Cutting Mat 18 x 24 in TranslucentSave Up to56%Off listClear Transparent Protect your Work Surface With a Self-Healing Cutting Mat! Acurit Self-Healing Cutting Mats are perfect for use in the office, studio, or classroom to protect your work surface. Available in opaque Green and Black or translucent White, each self-healing cutting mat is gridded with easy-to-see lines for precise alignment when cutting paper with an X-Acto knife. Place the translucent white cutting mat on top of your lightbox to create the perfect surface for cutting out designs, silhouettes, overlays, layouts, and much more. Even after you cut, these mats are still perfect for writing or drawing. The self-healing surface is guaranteed to take over 10,000 cuts and still be your favorite work surface! Please click on the yellow tech note icon for the exact grid and mat dimensions. Key Features: * Self-healing cutting mat surface * Green and Black Opaque, or White Translucent * Four popular mat sizes * Gridded with easy-to-see measurement lines * Made of recyclable PVC * Translucent mats turn any lightbox into the ultimate tool * Perfect For: * Turning any tabletop into a cutting board * Home, office, studio, craft, or hobby * Straight edge and X-Acto or Acurit knife cutting * Cutting designs, silhouettes, overlays, layouts, and much more * Specialized or hobby, art and craft use * Everyday studio use See More
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Krystal Clear Acrylic Glazing 2mm 18"x24"Save Up to61%Off listClear Transparent 2mm thick, heavy duty, incredibly clear, optical-quality acrylic glazing With a protective, easy to peel film on both sides, Krystal Clear Glazing stays clean and scratch-free until the moment you are ready to frame or produce artwork. Unlike most styrene sheets, the beefy 2mm thickness remains stiff inside the frame, without the flexing experienced with thinner acrylic sheets. Perfect for protecting valuable artwork when shipping – change out the glass in the frame to Krystal Clear Glazing to prevent breaking and damage to work when in transit or unpacking. Besides framing, Krystal Clear Glazing is popular with artists as a modern painting surface. Glazing easily accepts acrylic paints and gouaches, acrylic and India inks, Alcohol Inks, spray paint, paint markers, and more! Layer Krystal Clear Glazing sheets with sections of an artwork on each to achieve a 3D effect. Key Features: * Rigid, 2mm thick optical-quality acrylic glazing * Protective, easy-to-peel film on both sides * Will not flex or bend in the frame * Can also be used as a modern painting surface Perfect For: * Framing artwork * Replacing glass when shipping framed work * Use as an alternative painting surface See More
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Stonehenge Fine Drawing & Printmaking Paper Pads By Legion 90 lb Vellum Finish 18" x 24" (15 Sheets)Save Up to43%Off list…Tape-bound pads feature a strong chipboard backing for support while working, and are available in 5 sizes. * Stonehenge Colors - Multi Color Pads – The Stonehenge Multi Pads contain three sheets each of five Stonehenge colors, including Warm White, Natural, Cream, Fawn, and Pearl Gray, so artists… Stonehenge fine drawing and printmaking paper: now available in convenient pads! Available in: White & Warm White & Colors Drawing & Printmaking Pad! For over 30 years, Stonehenge paper has been beloved by artists of all techniques. The 100% cotton, acid free, calcium carbonate-buffered paper is strong and durable, and the flawless vellum finish is the perfect surface for any variety of media. Now this popular art paper is available in pads convenient for traveling or for small works! Perfect for all your graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, silverpoint, pastel, printmaking, pen and ink, and even watercolor works: take Stonehenge drawing paper pads with you into the field and experience the lush surface and incredible responsiveness of some of America's finest art paper! Key Features: * Available in: White & Warm, White & Colors Drawing & Printmaking Pad!* 15 sheet pad* 100% Cotton* Vellum finish* Acid Free * Neutral PH * Made in USA Specs: * 250 gsm* 90 lb* Pencil* Charcoal* Watercolor* Pen and Ink Perfect For: * Colored Pencil* Graphite Pencil* Pencil* Charcoal* Watercolor* Pen and Ink Stonehenge paper is ideal for etching, screen printing, embossing, drawing, and painting with a variety of media, including colored pencils, pastels, pen-and-ink, pencils, charcoal, acrylics, and watercolors. * Stonehenge White Paper Pads – Containing 15 sheets of White Stonehenge paper ideal for artwork in a wide variety of media! Tape-bound pads feature a strong chipboard backing for support while working, and are available in 5 sizes. * Stonehenge Colors - Multi Color Pads – The Stonehenge Multi Pads contain three sheets each of five Stonehenge colors, including Warm White, Natural, Cream, Fawn, and Pearl Gray, so artists can flip to the desired color as needed. Tape-bound pads feature a strong chipboard backing for support while working, and are available in 3 sizes.  See More
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