Strathmore 500 Bristol 100% Vellum/Plate Cotton Pads
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Museum-Quality Drawing Pads for Illustration, Ink, and Final Art
The Strathmore 500 Series Bristol 100% Cotton Pads are the ultimate surface for professional art. Available in 2 surface types, Smooth (Plate) and Vellum, these premium pads are designed for artists who demand the very best. Plate surface has an ultra-smooth finish that is unsurpassed for detailed work with technical pen, airbrush and marker. Vellum surface has a toothy finish that is excellent for pencil, charcoal, pastel and oil pastel as well as pen, airbrush, and light washes.
- Tape Bound
- 2-Ply Vellum Surface
- graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel, light wash and collage
- Vellum surface has a toothy finish that is excellent for pencil, charcoal, pastel and oil pastel as well as pen, airbrush, and light washes
- 100% cotton
- Tape Bound
- 2-Ply Plate Surface
- graphite pencil, pen & ink, marker, mixed media and collage
- Plate surface has an ultra-smooth finish that is unsurpassed for detailed work with technical pen, airbrush and marker.
- 100% cotton
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Museum-Quality Drawing Pads for Illustration, Ink, and Final Art
Experience the gold standard in drawing surfaces with the Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Pads, made from 100% cotton, archival-quality paper. These premium pads are designed for professional artists who demand the very best for detailed renderings, illustrations, and high-end final artwork.
Each pad features ultra-smooth or vellum surfaces—perfect for pen & ink, marker, graphite, colored pencil, and even light watercolor. The 100% cotton content gives unmatched durability, blending performance, and surface integrity, even under multiple layers and corrections.
Artists Use Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Pads due to its top quality features, precision surface for final artworks: The smooth surface is favored by illustrators and comic artists for its flawless ink line quality. Cotton Strength & Durability: More resilient than wood pulp paper—won’t break down under pressure, layering, or heavy erasing.
Key Features: 100% Cotton, Archival-Quality Paper. Available in Two Finishes: Smooth (Plate) – Ideal for fine pen & ink or marker work and Vellum – Slightly textured, perfect for graphite, colored pencil, and charcoal.
- Tape Bound
- 2-Ply Vellum Surface – Slightly textured, perfect for graphite, colored pencil, and charcoal
- Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel, light wash and collage
- Vellum surface has a toothy finish that is excellent for pencil, charcoal, pastel and oil pastel as well as pen, airbrush, and light washes
- 100% Cotton, Professional-Grade Paper
- Acid-Free & Lignin-Free - Trusted for gallery, client, and commissioned work due to its longevity and professional-grade formulation
- Tape Bound
- 2-Ply Plate Smooth Surface - Ideal for fine pen & ink or marker work
- Graphite pencil, pen & ink, marker, mixed media and collage
- Plate surface has an ultra-smooth finish that is unsurpassed for detailed work with technical pen, airbrush and marker.
- 100% Cotton, Professional-Grade Pape
- Acid-Free & Lignin-Free - Trusted for gallery, client, and commissioned work due to its longevity and professional-grade formulation
NOTE: 2-Ply Plate Surface Not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques.
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