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product_id: 9073059
title: "300 Series Mixed Media Paper Pad, Side Wire Bound, 5.5x8.5 inches, 40 Sheets (117lb/190g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students - Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite, Ink, Pencil, Marker"
brand: "strathmore"
price: "184 Lei"
currency: RON
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reviews_count: 12
category: "Strathmore"
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# Multi-medium compatible surface 40 sheets, 117lb/190gsm weight 5.5x8.5 inch portable size 300 Series Mixed Media Paper Pad, Side Wire Bound, 5.5x8.5 inches, 40 Sheets (117lb/190g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students - Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite, Ink, Pencil, Marker

**Brand:** strathmore
**Price:** 184 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Strathmore’s mixed media powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 300 Series Mixed Media Paper Pad, Side Wire Bound, 5.5x8.5 inches, 40 Sheets (117lb/190g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students - Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite, Ink, Pencil, Marker by strathmore
- **How much does it cost?** 184 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/9073059-300-series-mixed-media-paper-pad-side-wire-bound-5)

## Best For

- strathmore enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted strathmore brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Perfectly Portable Canvas:** Compact 5.5x8.5 inches fits your creative flow anywhere
- • **Robust 117lb Paper Weight:** Thick, durable sheets that handle wet and dry media without bleed-through
- • **Versatile Mixed Media Ready:** Optimized for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, ink, markers & more
- • **Trusted American Craftsmanship:** Proudly made in the USA with acid-free, archival-quality paper
- • **Micro-Perforated for Easy Sharing:** Tear out your best work cleanly to showcase or gift

## Overview

Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Paper Pad offers 40 acid-free, 117lb (190gsm) sheets in a convenient 5.5x8.5 inch spiral-bound pad. Designed for artists and students alike, its smooth, bright white surface supports a wide range of media including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, ink, and markers. The micro-perforated pages allow easy removal, making it ideal for quick studies, practice, and sharing your creative journey. Made in the USA, this pad balances portability with professional-grade quality, perfect for the modern creative on the go.

## Description

Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pad a medium-weight, acid-free paper designed to be used for mixed media sketches, practice of techniques and quick studies. Side spiral-bound pad measuring 5-1/2 in x 8-1/2 in contains 40 actual size 90 lb basis weight sheets when the paper is removed at the microperforation.

Review: She's BIG! Strathmore always delivers exactly what I expect. - My sketchbook arrived in perfect condition and exactly on time. this is a huge relief because I've heard ordering sketchbooks from desertcart (or off the internet in general) sometimes results in them getting damaged during shipping. Despite knowing exactly how big it was going to be, it still surprised me in person just how big it really was. I didn't even order the biggest size! Now I'm tempted to try it out sometime... If you like to work on a larger scale but not a huge scale, definitely get the 9x12 because it's nice and roomy but not Too big either. It would still fit into a standard backpack. My biggest issue with this brand of sketchbook is always that the covers are flimsy and busy-looking, (in my frank opinion they're downright ugly) but that's really my only complaint. I tend to paint over the covers and then decorate them, that doesn't fix the flimsiness problem though. If you are going to be storing this in a backpack and taking it with you, expect the cover to deteriorate over time unless you do something to protect it. My wife had one that she used for over a year and the cover really took a beating. Let's get into why we're here though... The paper! I already owned a sketchbook in this series, just a lot smaller, so I already knew what to expect when it comes to the type of paper. It's beautifully stark white and incredibly smooth. Takes just about everything I throw at it. Alcohol markers will only bleed after very heavy application, they do ghost but you should always expect that with alcohol markers honestly. Watercolor doesn't ghost from my experience so far, and so of course it doesn't bleed either, the pages do warp but if you close the sketchbook after it's dry and set something heavy on top of it the warping becomes very minimal. I have never tried double siding watercolor in this sketchbook but that's just because I don't really double side ever. I think you can get away with it if that's what you like to do though. But this is a sketchbook, so you're probably not going to be making finished pieces in it anyway. If you were planning on making finished watercolor pieces in it though I would maybe suggest something else because of the warping. Works perfectly fine for my doodling though. All-in-all I recommend this sketchbook because I love the paper and for the price I think it's a great deal. Your mileage may vary because everyone has different tastes. Try it out though, because if you don't like it you can always rip out the (perforated!) pages you've used and give it to someone else! I think this would make a great gift for a beginner artist who doesn't know exactly what mediums they want to use yet, nice and flexible.
Review: Sturdy pages - I have had many products by Strathmore through the years and it never disappoints, but these were my first sketchbooks. I prefer to have as thick paper as possible, and most sketchbooks tend to fall at 100 pounds or less and this one is at 117 which that little extra you can feel the difference. Haven’t used it a lot yet but feel that most things should work fine with no bleedthrough. I will probably always put some thing behind it as I’m working just to be on the safe side but I’m really pleased with this purchase. I got this size because I’ve also purchased a sketchbook cover that I look forward to getting and using as part of a present to myself in the new year I do agree with other comments that the front cover is not very durable so I may just do it to give it some weight. It would be nice if the front cover would be made of the same weight as the back is, which is a very heavy cardboard make it like the same snakeskin covers on the Strathmore visual journals. The pages are bright, white and hot press. (Smooth). They are, however, not perforated, which one review said that they are. It is a spiral bound, lay flat, but they are not perforated. If you tore them out, they would have the little pieces along the edge like he would in a writing tablet, I would also recommend you put a small piece of tape along the edge/painters tape it doesn’t stick so that nothing gets in there spiral if you use wet media. Sometimes that can make pages stick together. If anything drips down inside happy creating everybody I do recommend this product highly and will probably do a subscribe and save in the future once I’ve use the two that I have , I think it’s going to be very happy in my sketchbook cover :-)

## Features

- Micro-perforated wire bound sheets
- Best used for mixed media sketches, practice of techniques and quick studies
- Medium weight paper in sketchbook formats
- Great for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen & ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel, collage
- Made in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006ARD7PW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,220 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #51 in Watercolor Paper #258 in Paper Craft Supplies |
| Brand | Strathmore |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,019) |
| Date First Available | November 20, 2011 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012017362057 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.1 ounces |
| Item model number | STR-362-5 |
| Manufacturer | Strathmore |
| Material | Paper |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Paper Weight | 120 |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5"L x 5.5"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Painting, Sketching, Watercolor, Drawing, Calligraphy, Coloring, Arts, Crafts |
| Sheet Count | 40 |
| Sheet Size | 5.5 x 8.5 inches |
| Style | Vellum |
| UPC | 012017362057 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Strathmore
- **Color:** White
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor
- **Sheet Size:** 5.5 x 8.5 inches

## Images

![300 Series Mixed Media Paper Pad, Side Wire Bound, 5.5x8.5 inches, 40 Sheets (117lb/190g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students - Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite, Ink, Pencil, Marker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vr1Eu1FUL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the pages perforated to tear them out easily?**
A: Yes! and they tear out fantastically easily! I folded a page over to crease the perforated line in preparation for gently tugging and tearing and the page just fell away before I could even tug!--kind of almost startled me. The detached edge was smooth and its former attachment almost completely undetectable. As you can probably tell--I was really impressed. On the other hand, the pages stay secure until you fold them over to detach.

**Q: Could you use oil pastel on this?**
A: Yes. You can use oil pastels on this. It has a smooth vellum like surface.  So, when overlaying colors , they may blend more than cover each other as layers. This also depends on the pastel you are using.  If they are softer more pigmented oil pastels it will be easier to apply than the harder pastels, which tend to smudge/blend together. When applying color you will need to plan your light and dark areas as well as your cool and warm colors if you want them to be vibrant and pure. If you are an instinctual blender then you will be more flexible to explore this smooth paper. It's a good deal.  The spiral binding is great for flipping fully to the next page. Not to mention the pages tear out so you can scan your artwork, frame it, or throw away. Good luck and hope this helps!

**Q: How does this compare to the strathmore mixed media visual journal? will the paper wrinkle/bleed through with water colors?**
A: I have found this paper to be great for watercolor. That's what I use it for- it's my travel watercolor option. I also draw with Sharpie on it, and that doesn't bleed through either. It's pretty stout paper, and doesn't even curl up too much- it does a little- when using watercolors. I hope that helps! I love these books and have filled several.

**Q: Does this sketchbook hold watercolor well?**
A: It works pretty well, you need to tape it down if you don't want it to curl though. And putting alot of layers damages the paper.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She's BIG! Strathmore always delivers exactly what I expect.
*by 0***S on July 18, 2020*

My sketchbook arrived in perfect condition and exactly on time. this is a huge relief because I've heard ordering sketchbooks from Amazon (or off the internet in general) sometimes results in them getting damaged during shipping. Despite knowing exactly how big it was going to be, it still surprised me in person just how big it really was. I didn't even order the biggest size! Now I'm tempted to try it out sometime... If you like to work on a larger scale but not a huge scale, definitely get the 9x12 because it's nice and roomy but not Too big either. It would still fit into a standard backpack. My biggest issue with this brand of sketchbook is always that the covers are flimsy and busy-looking, (in my frank opinion they're downright ugly) but that's really my only complaint. I tend to paint over the covers and then decorate them, that doesn't fix the flimsiness problem though. If you are going to be storing this in a backpack and taking it with you, expect the cover to deteriorate over time unless you do something to protect it. My wife had one that she used for over a year and the cover really took a beating. Let's get into why we're here though... The paper! I already owned a sketchbook in this series, just a lot smaller, so I already knew what to expect when it comes to the type of paper. It's beautifully stark white and incredibly smooth. Takes just about everything I throw at it. Alcohol markers will only bleed after very heavy application, they do ghost but you should always expect that with alcohol markers honestly. Watercolor doesn't ghost from my experience so far, and so of course it doesn't bleed either, the pages do warp but if you close the sketchbook after it's dry and set something heavy on top of it the warping becomes very minimal. I have never tried double siding watercolor in this sketchbook but that's just because I don't really double side ever. I think you can get away with it if that's what you like to do though. But this is a sketchbook, so you're probably not going to be making finished pieces in it anyway. If you were planning on making finished watercolor pieces in it though I would maybe suggest something else because of the warping. Works perfectly fine for my doodling though. All-in-all I recommend this sketchbook because I love the paper and for the price I think it's a great deal. Your mileage may vary because everyone has different tastes. Try it out though, because if you don't like it you can always rip out the (perforated!) pages you've used and give it to someone else! I think this would make a great gift for a beginner artist who doesn't know exactly what mediums they want to use yet, nice and flexible.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy pages
*by J***R on December 31, 2023*

I have had many products by Strathmore through the years and it never disappoints, but these were my first sketchbooks. I prefer to have as thick paper as possible, and most sketchbooks tend to fall at 100 pounds or less and this one is at 117 which that little extra you can feel the difference. Haven’t used it a lot yet but feel that most things should work fine with no bleedthrough. I will probably always put some thing behind it as I’m working just to be on the safe side but I’m really pleased with this purchase. I got this size because I’ve also purchased a sketchbook cover that I look forward to getting and using as part of a present to myself in the new year I do agree with other comments that the front cover is not very durable so I may just do it to give it some weight. It would be nice if the front cover would be made of the same weight as the back is, which is a very heavy cardboard make it like the same snakeskin covers on the Strathmore visual journals. The pages are bright, white and hot press. (Smooth). They are, however, not perforated, which one review said that they are. It is a spiral bound, lay flat, but they are not perforated. If you tore them out, they would have the little pieces along the edge like he would in a writing tablet, I would also recommend you put a small piece of tape along the edge/painters tape it doesn’t stick so that nothing gets in there spiral if you use wet media. Sometimes that can make pages stick together. If anything drips down inside happy creating everybody I do recommend this product highly and will probably do a subscribe and save in the future once I’ve use the two that I have , I think it’s going to be very happy in my sketchbook cover :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality art paper
*by J***L on July 14, 2025*

Highly recommended for those using watercolor or mixed media. Easy to tear out of the book. Paper thickness: no bleed through

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