# Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad 5.5x8.5 inch (14x21.6 cm) | Recycled Paper for Drawing & Illustration **Brand:** Strathmore **SKU:** eej9576 **ASIN:** B008D2TU2G **Canonical URL:** https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/strathmore-400-sketch-pad-toned-tan-5-5x8-5in-sheets-artist-sketchbook-drawing/eej9576 **Subcategory:** Categories **Availability:** out_of_stock **Price (INR, all-inclusive):** ₹1,704 **Discount:** 35% **Customer rating:** 4.80/5 from 18,572 ratings ## Description Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad (5.5x8.5 inch, 50 sheets) offers a unique tan surface for enhanced contrast. Made from 100% recycled paper, it's ideal for graphite, charcoal, and markers. Imported from USA, duties included, arrives via ExpressBox within {{ccc_delivery_eta}}. ## Highlights - Enhanced Contrast for Highlights — The warm tan tone acts as a mid-tone background, allowing your white pencil or gel pen highlights to stand out dramatically against darker shades, creating more realistic and impactful artwork. - Versatile Dry Media Compatibility — Ideal for graphite, charcoal, chalk, markers, colored pencils, and pens. This paper handles multiple layers and techniques without tearing, making it suitable for diverse artistic explorations. - Eco-Friendly & Heavyweight Paper — Made with 100% recycled and 30% post-consumer fiber, this heavyweight paper resists tears and creases, ensuring your sketches remain pristine and durable for any project. - Clean Sheet Removal — Micro-perforated sheets allow for easy and clean removal of true-to-size pages without accidentally damaging your artwork, preserving the integrity of your sketches. ## Key features - Artist-Recommended Sketch Paper - Loved by artists for decades, Strathmore 400 Series Sketch paper has been the trusted friend of fashion designers, illustrators, architects & painters from the classroom through to professional careers - Helps Make Highlights Pop – Toned paper allows for greater contrast between darks and lights so you can tackle a wider range of values and more realistic results; be sure to keep your white pencil or gel pen handy! - General Purpose, Recycled & Heavyweight - Made with 100% recycled & 30% post-consumer fiber! Tackle sketch projects like figure drawing, illustration, and character design without worry of unsightly tears or creases - Use with Multiple Materials - Paper is intended for practicing techniques with graphite, chalk, charcoal, markers, colored pencils, pens - Easily Remove Sheets - Micro-perforated paper allows you to remove true-to-size sheets cleanly without accidently tearing artwork - Strathmore: The Artist’s Choice - Choosing an art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Artists choose Strathmore. ## Why choose this product - For over 125 years, Strathmore has been dedicated to paper artistry. The 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad offers a unique mid-tone surface that elevates your work by enabling greater contrast. This means your highlights and shadows pop, leading to more dynamic and realistic results. It's crafted from 100% recycled paper with 30% post-consumer fiber, making it an environmentally conscious choice. This pad is a trusted companion for artists, from students to professionals, enhancing every artistic endeavor with its quality and performance. — The Strathmore 400 Series Advantage - This pad is perfect for artists, illustrators, fashion designers, and students in India who want to experiment with toned paper for enhanced contrast and realism. It's excellent for dry media like graphite, charcoal, markers, and colored pencils. Skip this if you primarily work with wet media like heavy watercolor washes, as the paper is designed for dry techniques and may not withstand excessive moisture without buckling. — Who It's For vs. Who Should Skip It ## How to use 1. Choose dry art materials like graphite pencils, charcoal sticks, markers, or colored pencils. The toned tan paper is particularly effective for creating strong contrasts with white or light-colored highlights. — Select Your Media 2. Begin your drawing or illustration. Utilize the tan background as a mid-tone to build up shadows and add bright highlights, creating a greater range of values and a more realistic or stylized effect. — Start Sketching 3. Use white pencils, gel pens, or light-colored markers to add your brightest highlights and fine details. These will stand out dramatically against the toned paper and darker media. — Add Highlights and Details 4. Once your artwork is complete, carefully tear the sheet along the micro-perforation. This ensures a clean, true-to-size edge, ready for framing or presentation. — Remove Sheet (Optional) ## Product details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Recycled Content | 100% Recycled, 30% Post-Consumer Fiber | | Fiber Inclusions | Present for visual interest | | Acid-Free | Yes | | Archival Quality | Yes | | Recommended Media | Graphite, chalk, charcoal, markers, colored pencils, pens, white pencil, gel pen | | Sheet Removal | Micro-perforated for clean tear-away | | Cost per sheet | {{ccc_price_per_unit:50:sheet}} | | Shelf life after opening | Archival quality ensures longevity when stored properly | | Contraindications | Not recommended for heavy wet media like watercolor washes due to potential buckling. | | Allergens / common irritants | N/A (Paper product) | | Brand | Strathmore | | Series | 400 Series | | Color | Toned Tan | | Size | 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 21.6 cm) | | Sheet Count | 50 sheets | | Paper Weight | 80 lb (approx. 120 gsm) | | Material | 100% Recycled Paper (30% Post-Consumer Fiber) | | Surface Finish | Medium Drawing Surface, Uncoated | | Country of Origin | Made in USA — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers | ## Frequently asked questions ### How to buy an original Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad in India? Purchase directly from crowcrowcrow.com to ensure you receive an authentic, factory-sealed Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, sourced from authorized US retailers. All customs duties and GST are pre-paid and included in the listed INR price. Your order is shipped via ExpressBox with tracking, ensuring reliable delivery across India within {{ccc_delivery_eta}}. ### What is the difference between cold press and hot press watercolor paper? Cold press paper has a lightly textured, semi-rough surface that suits most watercolor techniques and washes, while hot press paper is smooth and works well for fine detail, ink lines, and controlled blending. Choose based on the effect and level of texture you want in your finished work. ### What paper weight should I choose for watercolor painting? Weights are shown in GSM or lb. Around 300gsm (140lb) is a widely used standard that handles wet washes with minimal buckling, while lighter sheets suit quick studies and sketching. Match the weight to how much water your technique uses. ### Is Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan paper good for markers? Yes, the Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan paper is suitable for markers. Its heavyweight construction and medium drawing surface can handle markers well for sketching and illustration, though heavy saturation might cause slight bleed-through on very thin marker applications. It's primarily designed for dry media. ### Can I use this toned tan paper for charcoal and graphite? Absolutely. The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan paper is excellent for charcoal and graphite. Its toned surface enhances contrast, allowing your lighter marks to pop against the tan background, creating more dynamic sketches and drawings. ### How does the toned tan paper help make highlights pop? The tan color of the paper acts as a mid-tone. This means you can easily add deep shadows with dark media and bright highlights with white pencils or gel pens, achieving a greater range of values and more realistic results than on white paper. ### Is this Strathmore sketch pad acid-free and archival? Yes, the Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad is acid-free and archival quality. This ensures that your artwork will not yellow or degrade over time, preserving the colors and integrity of your drawings for years to come. ### How many sheets are in the Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad? The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad contains 50 sheets of paper. This provides ample material for numerous sketches, studies, and finished drawings. ### What are the dimensions of the Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad? The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches (approximately 14 x 21.6 cm). This is a convenient size for portability and detailed work. ### Can I remove sheets cleanly from this sketch pad? Yes, the Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad features micro-perforated sheets. This allows you to easily and cleanly tear away true-to-size pages without accidentally ripping your artwork, preserving your finished pieces. ## Compliance Paper product. Store flat in a dry, sealed container away from humidity and direct sunlight to preserve quality and prevent warping. Not intended for wet media applications. ## Images 1. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B008D2TU2G-0.webp 2. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B008D2TU2G-3.webp 3. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B008D2TU2G-5.webp --- Source: https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/strathmore-400-sketch-pad-toned-tan-5-5x8-5in-sheets-artist-sketchbook-drawing/eej9576 Returns: 30 days, free, by mail. Shipping: Free across India, 7–13 business days. Prices are all-inclusive (duties + GST).