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Strathmore 140-205 Ready Cut Watercolor, Cold Press, 5" x 7", White, 25 Sheets,Multicolor
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Brand | Strathmore |
Color | Ready Cut, Cold Press |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 5 x 7 inches |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
About this item
- Standard size sheets for ready-made frames.
- Excellent surface strength for greater water hold out, improved color lifting, and blending.
- 140 lb. / 300 gsm
- 100% cotton
- Acid Free
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Product information
Brand | Strathmore |
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Color | Ready Cut, Cold Press |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 5 x 7 inches |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
Product Dimensions | 7"L x 5"W |
Recommended Uses For Product | Coloring |
Sheet Count | 25 |
Item model number | 500 Series Watercolor |
ASIN | B004WFUE1O |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,504 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #30 in Watercolor Paper |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Strathmore |
Country of Origin | USA |
Date First Available | April 13, 2011 |
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Product Description
The Strathmore 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor Cold Press Papers are standard sized sheets for ready-made frames and mats perfect for your watercolor creations. Saving you time and money and making framing easier and less expensive, these standard size sheets are ideal for intermediate to advanced watercolorists. The Strathmore 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor Cold Press Papers utilize a harder size and surface strength to provide greater water hold-out, improved color lifting, and blending. This paper is 100% Cotton, acid free, and archival.
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About Strathmore
Providing artists of all levels with the ideal surface for producing beautiful works of art
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The Strathmore brand name began to appear on fine art papers in 1899 and quickly became known as one of the highest quality art papers used by many leading artists around the world. Strathmore has kept this reputation as a supplier of fine art paper for over a century continuing to provide artists of all levels with the ideal surface for producing beautiful works of art.
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Customers like the quality, value, size and ease of framing of the art media paper. For example, they mention it's well constructed, easy to work on and the color of the paints shows vibrantly. That said, they say it'll work well for beginners and quick studies.
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Customers like the quality of the watercolor paper. They mention that it is well constructed, holds up well, and is excellent. Some appreciate the thickness and texture of the paper. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Paints look great on this paper, and it never gets in the way of what I'm doing, which some paper does...." Read more
"...Great water absorption. Perfect weight doesn’t buckle u can scrub it pretty well before it shreds. I love the texture of it. Perf!" Read more
"...Light buckling at worst, which isn’t a problem. I tape the edges down on many of my projects and that all but eliminated any waves...." Read more
"This paper is great, holds up to a ton of water. My only negative is that I wish it were bound as my sheets are starting to fall out...." Read more
Customers like the value of the art media paper. They mention that it's good value for the price, and the quality is very good.
"...’m only a few months into watercolor painting, but this paper is reasonably priced and handles a fair amount of water...." Read more
"...If you’re looking for a great quality yet affordable paper, Strathmore doesn’t disappoint." Read more
"...format for painting at different settings, ideally at an affordable price. Here is how this Strathmore sketchbook fared:*..." Read more
"...I will use it again because it’s affordable and I do like that it’s ready cut for framing." Read more
Customers find the size of the art media paper to be good. They say it's a nice size to tuck into a small daypack for traveling, and is ideal for framing. Customers also say it is handy to grab and figure out a project plan. They also say the 5x7 size is perfect for hand painted cards, painting little birds lifesized, and wet washes and dry brush techniques.
"...paint well, it absorbs liquid at the perfect rate, the sizing is ideal for wet washes and dry brush techniques...." Read more
"...The bulking is not terrible, like I said before it is very minimual, in fact it was easy to flatten with a little back and forth warping so it was..." Read more
"Great paper. Love the quality. Right size for my projects. Thank you." Read more
"I love how convenient this product is. The 5x7 size is ideal for framing as well. It's just so easy...." Read more
Customers find the art media paper convenient to use. They say it's ok for practice or beginners, and easy to do quick studies. They also say it works well with water and is perfect for practicing. Customers also love the convenience of the individual sheets and say it is good for everyday use.
"...other, so now I like this paper even more because it has turned out to be so versatile!..." Read more
"...I hate cutting down paper so it's very convenient...." Read more
"...The 5x7 size is ideal for framing as well. It's just so easy. Just open the bag, take one sheet out, and you're ready to paint...." Read more
"...But, lighter covers mean less weight in bags and backpacks. Good for everyday use.- The journals are stitched and not glued...." Read more
Customers like the color of the paper. They say the color shows vibrantly, the retention was good, and the watercolors look gorgeous on it. They also say the paper blends well, and that the colors lift extremely well.
"...- I like the texture of the paper, its sturdiness and the way the color lays on it. Nice size to tuck into a small daypack for traveling...." Read more
"...into the paper, not just laying on top, and the color migrates into the wet areas nicely...." Read more
"...lasly, the colors also seem to dry MUCH duller than other papers, including of course Arches. Especially if you are a beginner, DO not buy this...." Read more
"...The paint sits on it well, the colors are vibrant. As a new hobby watercolor painter, this thing is the holy grail...." Read more
Customers like the material of the art media paper. For example, they mention it's 100% cotton, archival, lignin-free, acid-free.
"...It's 100% cotton, and after talking to the folks at Strathmore a while back, I discovered it's also vegan. Yay, Strathmore!..." Read more
"...These are 100% cotton paper is archival, lignin-free, acid-free, and available in cold press and hot press finishes. 140 lb (300 gsm) weight." Read more
"...It's absorbent but it's not 100% cotton so I can't compare it to higher end paper. It does the job." Read more
"...These 5 x 7 Strathmore papers are 100% cotton and seem to perform very nicely...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the art media paper. Some mention that it has an amazing weight to it, is good for painting, and is heavy enough for small art projects. However, others say that it's super thin, the cover is thinner than the actual watercolor paper, and that it feels cheap.
"...I’ve been using it for my learning projects and at 140lbs it’s heavy enough. Light buckling at worst, which isn’t a problem...." Read more
"...The paper was able to hold lots of washes; however, the paper did bulk just a tad bit even when it was taped down...." Read more
"...The heavy weight and the perfectly smooth surface is perfect for water color renderings...." Read more
"...The sketchbook is very thin (20 pages) so unless you bring a board or have a table to lay the sketchbook on, it'd be hard to take this sketchbook..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smoothness of the art media paper. Some mention that it curls slightly, but then dries pretty flat. It's alright paper for wet on dry technique, but with wet-on-wet, it warps badly and pills. However, others say that it's smoother, thinner, and lesser quality than cold press. It wouldn't let them blend very much without the fiber of the paper rubbing off.
"...low cost wood pulp paper with pigment getting stuck in the texture, not blending and dries in a bit of a lifeless matte finish." Read more
"...It might curl slightly, but then dries pretty flat. For the most part, this paper is pretty forgiving." Read more
"...Of course, my blending technique is a little unconventional considering I don't dilute my paints as much as I probably should and I think that this..." Read more
"...It dried in a reasonable time and even though I did alot of layers without waiting for it to dry completely it held up great without buckling...." Read more
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A few years down the road with lots of experience with watercolors, I can really appreciate this paper. It's 100% cotton, and after talking to the folks at Strathmore a while back, I discovered it's also vegan. Yay, Strathmore! It holds paint well, it absorbs liquid at the perfect rate, the sizing is ideal for wet washes and dry brush techniques. Paints look great on this paper, and it never gets in the way of what I'm doing, which some paper does.
You may already know that Strathmore's 100 series is their entry level paper, then there's the 200 series, 300 series and 400 series, and this - their 500 series - is their highest quality watercolor paper series. And you can tell the difference.
So I'm happy I came back to these 5x7 series 500 sheets. I think I'll order some bigger Strathmore 500 paper, too. Good stuff! I'd say it's good for every level of watercolor painter.
After a couple failures trying to get my washes the way they looked during my test swatches, I discovered that this paper has two distinct sides. It's not easy to tell them apart, but one is definitely smoother (more like hot press) than the other. I found that using the rougher (more like cold press) side gives me smoorther washes with fewer streaks and blotches. So try both and see which one works best for you. The smoother side might work better for certain types of paintings than the other, so now I like this paper even more because it has turned out to be so versatile!
I'm slipping into watercolor from the world of watercolor pencils and adult coloring books, and have tried various student and artist grade papers. This is currently my favorite. It says it's hot press but it has a lovely texture that makes my washes look much more interesting. If I'm working from a coloring book, I like to print the page onto better paper. I've been using Bee Super Deluxe Sketch Paper https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRR2D2A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for over a year, and just love it for colored pencil and watercolor pencil. But it isn't robust enough for straight watercolor. As I said, I've tried several brands, most at the same weight as this paper (140#) and tried to print on all of them. It never worked. So imagine my shock today when I was able to print a picture I downloaded onto this Strathmore paper! You'd think all 140# papers would behave the same, but apparently not. So this is now my go-to paper and the best of both worlds for me. I sometimes see it for less on other sites, but since I have Prime I will probably keep buying it here.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
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Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2023
O anúncio não informa, mas a folha possui duas texturas: fina e rugosa. Adicionei algumas fotos de um sketch usando pigmento da Daniel Smith. As duas última fotos mostra as diferenças das texturas.
Reviewed in Brazil on June 9, 2022
O anúncio não informa, mas a folha possui duas texturas: fina e rugosa. Adicionei algumas fotos de um sketch usando pigmento da Daniel Smith. As duas última fotos mostra as diferenças das texturas.