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product_id: 47986207
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price: "$69"
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# 9x12 inch ideal sketch size 100% recycled paper with 30% post-consumer fiber Fine grain surface for versatile dry media 

**Brand:** strathmore
**Price:** $69
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your sketches with eco-friendly finesse and pro-level texture!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?**  by strathmore
- **How much does it cost?** $69 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/47986207-)

## 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

- • **Mid-Tone Magic:** 118gsm toned tan paper creates perfect contrast for highlights and shadows
- • **Versatile Texture:** Fine grain surface expertly handles charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, and graphite
- • **Eco-Chic Creativity:** Crafted from 100% recycled paper with 30% post-consumer fiber—art that respects the planet
- • **On-the-Go Inspiration:** Spiral bound 50-sheet pad fits perfectly in your bag for creativity anywhere
- • **Artist-Approved Quality:** Trusted by professionals and students alike for consistent, premium results

## Overview

The Strathmore 400 Toned 118gsm Sketchpad features 50 spiral-bound sheets of fine grain, toned tan paper designed for professional artists and students. Made from 100% recycled materials with 30% post-consumer fiber, this acid-free paper supports a wide range of dry media, offering a perfect mid-tone base to enhance highlights and shadows. Its convenient 9x12 inch size and durable construction make it ideal for both studio and on-the-go creativity.

## Description

From the manufacturer Strathmore Art Books Unleash your creativity anywhere with the Strathmore Journals & Books, designed for a range of applications and ready for your next masterpiece. Made for Professional Artists These Art Books are made of Strathmore 400 Series & 500 Series paper, our best-level & premium-level surfaces, recommended for students, artists & hobbyists creating showcase-worthy pieces. Range of Surfaces Featuring a professional, durable dark brown cover & available with watercolour paper, mixed media paper or sketch paper - confidently create wherever you go, in the cafe, studio, park or cosy in your favourite chair. Strathmore: The Artist's Choice Listening to the needs of artists & providing inspiration, education, & innovating new products is at our core. We know choosing an art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Products Watercolour Art Journal Toned Grey Sketch Book Toned Tan Sketch Book Toned Grey Sketch Journal Mixed Media Journal Mixed Media Explore various techniques thanks to a dual-purpose texture & several paper shades for contrast. Mixed Media Explore various techniques thanks to a dual-purpose texture & several paper shades for contrast. Toned Sketch An innovative approach to your sketch practice, toned paper allows for a wider range of values. Toned Sketch An innovative approach to your sketch practice, toned paper allows for a wider range of values. Art Books A premium journal & book line featuring our most popular sketch, watercolour & mixed media surfaces. Art Books A premium journal & book line featuring our most popular sketch, watercolour & mixed media surfaces. Complementary Products Princeton Velvetouch Brushes Carefully Crafted - Hand-crafted with durable materials Satin Finish - Feature a slip-free, satin finish handle Capture Exquisite Detail - Ideal for on paper, canvas, art boards & more View more Princeton Velvetouch Brushes Carefully Crafted - Hand-crafted with durable materials Satin Finish - Feature a slip-free, satin finish handle Capture Exquisite Detail - Ideal for on paper, canvas, art boards & more Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Rich Strokes - Highest quality round artist's coloured pencil Intense Colours - Achieve fine & bright backgrounds Waterproof - Blend perfectly to give an endless variety of shades and hues View more Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Rich Strokes - Highest quality round artist's coloured pencil Intense Colours - Achieve fine & bright backgrounds Waterproof - Blend perfectly to give an endless variety of shades and hues Daler-Rowney Aquafine Paint High-quality pigments - Milled to perfection offering vibrant, transparent colours Excellent lightfastness - Help prevent fading and colour change Free-flowing - Create beautiful and delicate washes View more Daler-Rowney Aquafine Paint High-quality pigments - Milled to perfection offering vibrant, transparent colours Excellent lightfastness - Help prevent fading and colour change Free-flowing - Create beautiful and delicate washes

Review: Consistantly good quality - The Strathmore 400 Toned Tan sketchpad is an absolute game-changer for artists of all levels! The beautiful 118gsm tan paper offers a fantastic mid-tone base, perfect for making your highlights pop and your shadows sing. Its fine grain surface handles a range of dry media flawlessly – charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, and graphite all glide on beautifully. With 50 spiral-bound sheets in a convenient 9x12 inch size, it’s durable enough for on-the-go sketching and substantial enough for finished pieces. Whether you're a student honing your skills or a professional seeking that extra dimension in your work, this Strathmore pad elevates every drawing. A fantastic investment for inspiring creativity!
Review: Quality paper - Great quality

## Features

- Fine Grain Toned Sketch Paper
- Acid Free - 30 Percent Post Consumer Fiber
- For light and dark dry media
- Paper - 100 Percent recycled with 30 Percent post consumer fibre

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008D2TU76 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 21,191 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 47 in Stationery Paper |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (13,379) |
| Date First Available | 21 Jun. 2012 |
| Import designation | Made in the USA or Imported |
| Is assembly required | No |
| Item model number | 412-9 |
| Item weight | 467 g |
| Product Dimensions | 29.21 x 36.2 x 12.7 cm; 467.2 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Strathmore
- **Colour:** Light Brown
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper finish:** Matte
- **Sheet size:** 9"x12"

## Images

![ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Pi6IMpGcL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i remove the sheets**
A: Hi Nicola..my daughter uses this and you can remove the sheets. The pages have a fine dotted line to remove them without leaving a spiralled edge. Hope this helps!

**Q: Is the paper thick?**
A: At  80 lb it is not as thick as watercolour paper my usual paper of choice for pencils.

The paper takes good quality coloured pencils and dry watercolour pencils well, blending is not a problem although I personally have not tried mineral spirit.  It has also  been a nice surface  for hard pastels even though it is quite smooth.

For sketching and drawing the tan background is easy on the eye.

**Q: is this a heavyweight paper to use solvent on?**
A: No, the paper is as thin as printer paper, so I suggest you use pencil/pastel based medias. Solvent would soak through the paper.

**Q: Can I paint on It?**
A: Yes acrylics  and gouache are fine. If using watercolor obviously minimum water. Love this paper.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Consistantly good quality
*by S***T on 18 September 2025*

The Strathmore 400 Toned Tan sketchpad is an absolute game-changer for artists of all levels! The beautiful 118gsm tan paper offers a fantastic mid-tone base, perfect for making your highlights pop and your shadows sing. Its fine grain surface handles a range of dry media flawlessly – charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, and graphite all glide on beautifully. With 50 spiral-bound sheets in a convenient 9x12 inch size, it’s durable enough for on-the-go sketching and substantial enough for finished pieces. Whether you're a student honing your skills or a professional seeking that extra dimension in your work, this Strathmore pad elevates every drawing. A fantastic investment for inspiring creativity!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality paper
*by A***R on 4 January 2026*

Great quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good thanks
*by C***N on 5 September 2025*

Good book

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*