Question 1

Are the pages perforated to tear them out easily?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Could you use oil pastel on this?

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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!

Question 3

How does this compare to the strathmore mixed media visual journal? will the paper wrinkle/bleed through with water colors?

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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.

Question 4

Does this sketchbook hold watercolor well?

Accepted Answer

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.

ASIN	B006ARD7PW
Best Sellers Rank	#5,414 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #62 in Watercolor Paper #436 in Paper Craft Supplies
Brand Name	Strathmore
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,087)
Global Trade Identification Number	00012017362057
Item Dimensions L x W	8.5"L x 5.5"W
Item Type Name	300 Series Mixed Media
Item Weight	0.63 Pounds
Manufacturer	Strathmore
Material Type	Paper
Paper Finish	Watercolor
Paper Weight	90
Recommended Uses For Product	Painting, Sketching, Watercolor, Drawing, Calligraphy, Coloring, Arts, Crafts
Sheet Count	40
UPC	012017362057
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	No Warranty

Strathmore 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

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